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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3 (CTE REGIONAL COORDINATOR) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3 (CTE REGIONAL COORDINATOR)
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EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3 (CTE REGIONAL COORDINATOR)
Salary
$4,177.00 - $8,194.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
400-24-065
Department
DOC-Administration
Opening Date
09/13/2024
Closing Date
9/18/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
Baton Rouge, LA
This position will be domiciled at Headquarters.
THIS POSITION IS A JOB APPOINTMENT
This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years;
however, should a permanent position become available,
the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
This posting may be used to fill other positions such as:
TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
PROMOTION : Open to all Statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
Why work for DOC? (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/)
Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from homeMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Work Tasks
The primary responsibility of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator is to provide regional oversight of assigned CTE programs operating in state prisons and local jails housing state inmates. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will work with business, industry, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Providers, and other colleges and universities to expand and enhance quality programs that meet the needs of the participants and the geographical area in which the facility is located. This position will establish relationships with various stakeholders to ensure that participants are employable in high wage, high demand positions upon release.
Examples of work:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
40%
Visit assigned facilities regularly to provide training, resources, and expertise to faculty and staff.
Conduct formal and informal monitoring visits for program quality and compliance with all credentialing bodies and regulations.
Works with the education staff at the facility to determine programming needs.
Ensure that all property and equipment is properly labeled, and inventoried upon receipt.
Identify and apply for grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming.
Research and remain abreast of trends, or newly approved Industry Based Certifications by attending conferences, trainings, job fairs, etc. related to CTE locally and nationally.
Assist assigned training sites to provide independent CTE test administration when needed and/or provide expertise and training to exam proctors.
30%
Develop pathways to employment aligned with the Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act (WIOA) and “in demand” occupations in the region where participants are returning.
Assist in development of partnerships and communication with stakeholders/partners.
Meet with institutions to determine program implementation in facilities statewide.
Assist with creation of and renewal of Memo of Understandings (MOU).
Research and recommend grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming. –
Assist assigned training sites to provide independent IBC test administration when needed and/or provide expert assistance and training to IBC exam proctors
Work closely with the State CTE Coordinator to ensure program plans are relevant, are of quality, and are sustainable to ensure program success for all parties.
Assist in providing insight in regards to policy, Department Regulations, legislation, etc. to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Reentry, Education, and Chaplaincy, State Education Director, and State CTE Coordinator when necessary.
30%
Work closely with education staff at the facility to assist in screening of tutors and students to maintain required cohort quantities and wait lists.
Train facility staff in reading TABE Scores to determine eligibility into various programs.
Input data and monitor program effectiveness by studying outcomes using reports such as number of completions, graduates, employment data, student retention, etc.
Research innovative resources to add to the online Department’s Learning Management System (LMS).
Exams and License Requirements
No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
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.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section,applicants must authorizethe HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under thePrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA),to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has90 days from the closing dateof the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
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.
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following will qualify:
A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
A master's degree plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
A master's degree in education plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
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:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Develops and implements all aspects of smaller scope education programs or all aspects of a specific area for larger scope education programs.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPEVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over Local Education Agencies and lower-level professionals.
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 presence of high-level programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.
Differs from the Education Consultant 4 by the absence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Program Manager/higher level Education official or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
May serve as lead worker of a unit with responsibility for the 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.
Reviews work and provide input on evaluation of performance of subordinate personnel involved in a program.
Determines program goals and objectives, develops plans to effectively implement the specified program.
Communicates the needs of the Local Education Agencies in the region to the Regional Service Center Director and State Director.
Provides technical assistance daily via telephone, letters, visits, etc. to parents, teachers, administrators, university personnel and other agency personnel regarding issues involving services/programs in the assigned Regional Service Center.
Updates the Superintendents of the local school systems from the assigned Regional Service Center, on a regular basis, regarding services and current issues.
Works with other Department of Education staff to maintain current information about state and federal programs in order to provide leadership and oversight for related services in the assigned Regional Service Center.
Advises and provides 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.
Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program(s) in accordance with federal or state laws and policies.
Designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.
Serves as a team leader to assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.
Develops evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.
Plans, conducts, and evaluates 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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
Yes
No
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
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the supplemental information above.
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Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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