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Role 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.

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.

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) 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.

The purpose of the Education Field Services Consultant position is to provide local school districts with technical assistance related to federal grant programs to support student academic achievement.

• One position is available in regional team 2 service area in western Michigan.
• Two positions are available in the regional team 3 service area in Central Michigan and the Thumb.
• Two positions are available in the regional team 5 service area in Metro Detroit.

The regional consultant provides services to an assigned region for school improvement initiatives, with a focus on student achievement. Responsibilities include:

• Federal (and a small number of state) program desk audits
• Application review and approval
• Monitoring visits
• Technical assistance to school districts (with an emphasis on coordination of federal programs)
• Consultation on resources and initiatives
• Assistance in obtaining specialized services to meet program development needs

The regional consultant works with intermediate school districts, other educational agencies, and community organizations to promote collaboration and networking to meet local needs.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: 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.

Requirements

• Your submittal is considered complete with the following required documents:
• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)
• 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.

Benefits

• The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS).

Additional Requirements and Information

• If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.