State of Michigan

Compensation

Full Description

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan. MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels. Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful. As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service. The Office of Educational Supports (OES) is an office within the Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports (DESSS). OES provides support to local education agencies, including PSAs, to develop and implement programs and services funded with supplementary Federal or State funds to accelerate student achievement through continuous improvement and close achievement gaps for the most at-risk students. OES supports MDE policy development on a range of issues, including research-based strategies to support learning, equitable educational experiences, supports for school turnaround, the closure of achievement gaps, coordination of services, and tools for instructional techniques to increase learning. Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John A. Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement. Regional Support Team Map Unit A Manager Position Summary - The employee serves as a first-line manager of two or more educational consultant positions and other professional and nonprofessional positions for Regional Support Unit – A staff to assist in the school district's planning and implementation of federal and state educational programs in regional teams 3, 4, and 5. This is one of two Regional Support Unit Manager positions that coordinates the consultant teams to ensure consistent delivery of technical assistance and monitoring to local school districts; and provides backup managerial support to the Regional Support Unit - B. The manager works with other Department staff to coordinate programs and other resources, ensures effective collaboration, and creates a positive atmosphere that fosters creative and effective initiatives. The position also manages and supports responsibilities for the Field Services Program. Position Description: Unit A Education Consultant Manager 15 Unit B Manager Position Summary - The employee serves as a first-line manager of two or more educational consultant positions and other professional and nonprofessional positions for Regional Support Unit – B staff to assist in the school district's planning and implementation of federal and state educational programs in regional teams 1 and 2. This is one of two Regional Support Unit Manager positions that coordinates the consultant teams to ensure consistent delivery of technical assistance and monitoring to local school districts; and provides backup managerial support to the Regional Support Unit - A. The manager works with other Department staff to coordinate programs and other resources, ensures effective collaboration, and creates a positive atmosphere that fosters creative and effective initiatives. The position also manages and supports responsibilities for the Field Services Program. Position Description: Unit B Education Consultant Manager 15 Job Specification: Education Consultant Manager 15 State of Michigan Benefits: Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. • Completed Application • Resume (entered or attached to the job posting) • Official copy of transcripts (if applicable) • Cover Letter The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.