Education Consultant - TL​/AC

The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to ensuring that educators and school systems have the high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, technology, and resources needed to support strong teaching and learning for every student.

We are seeking an Educational Consultant 4 – Educational Technology Program Manager to join the Division of Academic Content within the Office of Teaching and Learning. This position provides statewide leadership for educational technology and digital learning initiatives and helps connect technology readiness with high-quality instructional materials, curriculum implementation, professional learning, and effective classroom instruction.

The Education Consultant 4 will lead statewide programs and initiatives related to instructional technology, digital learning, digital literacy, technology readiness, and technology-supported instruction. The position will also provide program leadership for key components of Louisiana's Instructional Materials Review and Instructional Materials Professional Learning Partner Guide, including review processes, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, and continuous program improvement.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader who can manage complex statewide programs, analyze data and policy, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, coordinate work across multiple teams and partners, and translate emerging technology issues into practical guidance and resources for Louisiana educators and school systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape how technology supports teaching and learning across Louisiana while working at the intersection of educational technology, high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, policy, and statewide implementation.

• Demonstrated leadership in educational technology, digital learning, curriculum, instructional programs, or other education initiatives at the school system, regional, state, or organizational level.
• Strong knowledge of instructional technology, digital learning, digital literacy, accessibility, interoperability, or technology-supported instruction, including how these areas support effective teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to support the implementation of high‑quality instructional materials, digital curriculum, standards‑aligned instruction, or other curriculum initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop clear and effective policies, procedures, guidance, implementation resources, professional learning, or technical assistance for educators, education leaders, or other stakeholders.
• Effective program and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex work involving multiple teams, partners, vendors, or stakeholder groups and move work toward successful completion.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to interpret program data, research, legislation, policy, standards, or emerging practices and translate findings into actionable recommendations or program improvements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical or programmatic information to varied audiences and build productive relationships across teams and organizations.

• Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full‑time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or…