education consultant Baton Rouge, LA
State of Louisiana
Full Time
Baton Rouge, LA
7658 - 3904 USD MONTHLY Today
Job description
Supplemental Information
Division of Nutrition Support
Job Focus Areas:
This position is located within the Division of Nutrition Support, and reports to the Education Program Consultant 5-A for their assigned programs. The DNS administers approximately $400 million in federal program funds each year to provide benefit to more than 1,000 local sponsoring agencies and more the 10,000 facilities. Annual funding for the program is over $400,000,000 of which over $5,000,000 is dedicated to state administration.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Recommends goals and objectives for the Federal Child Nutrition Programs to the Education Program Consultant 5A. Assists in the implementations of those goals and objectives.Continuously evaluates the applications/agreements against state and federal requirements, makes revisions as needed and provides training and technical assistance in the implementation of these forms.
Researches, designs, implements and evaluates current and long range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines and policies for the Federal Child Nutrition Programs ; interprets this information to LDOE staff and local Federal Child Nutrition Programs sponsors and participants.
This position schedules training sessions for LDOE staff, local CNP or Federal Child Nutrition Programs sponsors and participants; develops all system’s memos for updating CNP sponsors and participants; serves as authority on the CNP’s for all persons requesting information; participates in and leads the development of conferences, workshops and other training forums for CNP sponsors and participants.
Designs, develops, and pilots programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.
Prepares position statements concerning proposed federal and state legislation related to the program.- Performs additional duties as assigned by Division Director or designated Education Program Specialist 5A.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates that have experience in education and/or work experience in the USDA Child Nutrition Programs are encouraged to apply.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Program Consultant series has an established special entrance rate (SER) that is set above the minimum of the pay range and the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled by job appointment, by probationary new hire, by promotion of any permanent classified state employee OR promotion of a permanent classified employee of the Department of Education, Special School District, or the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
To be considered for this position, you are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application, fax to the Department of Education (DOE) Human Resources Office at 225-342-1499 or mail to the DOE Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 by the closing date of this announcement.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. 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 for People with Disabilities.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following will qualify:
1. A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
2. A master's degree plus one year of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
3. A master's degree in related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A Registered dietician.
2. A school nutrition background.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree plus thirty graduate hours will substitute for one year of the required experience.
An Educational Specialist Degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A Ph.D. or Ed. D will substitute for two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist in the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Education Consultant 2 by the absence of advanced level duties and close supervision from a higher-level professional.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Assists with development and implementation of all aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions.
Assists in determining program goals and objectives and in the development of plans to effectively implement the specified program.
Assists research, design, implementation, and evaluation of current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a division.
Assists in the design, development, and researching of projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.
Assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.
Assists in the development of evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.
Assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluation of staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups, parents, and other citizens.
Assists in providing technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems.
State of Louisiana
www.louisiana.gov
Baton Rouge, LA
John Bel Edwards
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Government
National Agencies
1812
