Education Consultant 2 - OSC

• Experience in education and/or work experience in project management and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Louisiana home study regulations and school attendance requirements at the local state and federal levels.
• Knowledge of personal computer-based applications including word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to analyze multiple sets of data to generate reports.
• Ability to identify analyze and address various issues and problems with many variables in a high-intensity and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to develop consensus and to execute on plans.
• Exceptional time management skills with a keen understanding of task-tracking and project management approaches.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills exercising diplomacy tact discretion and active listening.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to meet and prioritize changing demands.
• Ability to compile and summarize data and information in succinct and understandable reports and formats.
• Proven experience fostering environments of trust transparency and accountability with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to make independent decisions and communicate the same to internal and external stakeholders

Six years of experience in education teaching or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education teaching or administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of experience in education teaching or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education teaching or administrative services.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

The Education Consultant 2 in the Office of School Choice will:

• Develop program functions and operations processes for the BESE-Approved Home Study and Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval programs;
• Gather/compile and report data and lead research efforts for annual reports as assigned;
• Receive and process home study initial and renewal applications for families in the state of Louisiana;
• Provide technical support to home school applicants and school districts;
• Prepare responses to home study applicants and school districts on behalf of the agency;
• Accept and review required curriculum resource submissions from home study applicants to ensure the curriculum is of quality as outlined in RS 17:236;
• Design and update website information for families and school districts including details on the application process approval process and timelines.