Administrative Program Specialist A TLDL

• Program and contract management experience especially in special education.
• Understanding of IDEA ADA and assistive technology.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
• Ability to create clear professional newsletters.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

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

Job Duties:
As an Administrative Program Specialist A with the Division of Diverse Learners you will:
Manage the Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative (LATI) to ensure students with disabilities have access to assistive technology and educational materials.
Oversee contracts purchase orders and budgets to support diverse learner initiatives and federal/state compliance.
Support the Executive Director by managing calendars preparing reports and handling administrative tasks.
Develop and share professional communications such as newsletters and division updates.
Coordinate logistics for meetings trainings and events including materials locations and communication.
Serve as a liaison with internal teams external vendors and school systems to ensure effective program implementation.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career andnotthe maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge LA 70804


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.