Director of Early Childhood

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Director of Early Childhood

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISD) in Michigan. Every one of the state's 500+ local school districts is part of an ISD. The EUPISD is a regional education service agency with the primary function to provide or assist our local districts to provide special programs and services. Within our ISD, there are 19 districts covering 4,000 square miles in three counties and part of another in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The total number of PK-12 students is 6,500. The EUPISD serves local districts by providing educational services and support in special education, curriculum, early childhood, career and technical education, professional development, business services and technology. The EUPISD also pursues business, community, and interagency collaboration. The EUPISD has a long history of collaboration with our local districts that has resulted in the creation of a strong infrastructure in support of all aspects of teaching, learning, compliance, and fiscal management.

The EUPISD is funded with a combination of local, state, and federal funds. The voters of EUPISD have approved a 1.75 mill levy for special education, a .2 mill levy for general operations, and 1.0 mill levy for vocational education. State aid received is based on annual authorizations from the state legislature. Our current budget is $42 million. The EUPISD currently has 235 employees/contractors providing services to our local districts and students.

Provide overall education leadership for the Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD and constituent districts, including the supervision of staff, development and maintenance of annual budgets and long‑range early childhood planning for the success of the region.

12-month position, 7 hours per day, 245 days per year

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood or related field
• In accordance with provisions of P.A. 163 of 1986, the Director of Early Childhood shall possess verification of maintaining the requirements of a Michigan School Administrator Certificate and/or the documented equivalent
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with administrative team, board members, professional support staff, municipal agencies, community members, and others as required
• Strong leadership, team‑building skills, and proven effectiveness in involving and working with people at all levels.
• Professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents, and the community
• Proficient with technology and data systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision‑making
• Ability to maintain self‑control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 40 lbs
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge in systems thinking and the design, implementation and continuous improvement of regional and state systems that promote positive outcomes for young children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor, as well as proactively plan for change in, large, ongoing, complex grants and their budgets.
• Demonstrated understanding of the early childhood landscape and the roles of public agencies, educational institutions, health care providers, community-based organizations, tribal partners, families, and other…