Statewide System of Support Consultant - Education Consultant 14

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) seeks a coordinator to lead the development, articulation, implementation, and evaluation of the Statewide System of Support (SSOS) for schools identified for support under federal accountability.

Based in the John Hannah Building, Lansing, with a hybrid in-person/remote schedule, the role collaborates with local education agencies to accelerate student achievement and close achievement gaps.

Job 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.

Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary

This position will serve as the recognized resource designed to provide coordination of activities for the development, articulation, implementation, and evaluation of the Statewide System of Support (SSOS) for schools identified for support under federal accountability. The position requires the coordination of all aspects of the SSOS.

Position Description

Job Specification

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.

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.