Unclassified - Director of Partnership Districts

Overview

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 also provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan. MDE leads statewide education efforts in a local control state, implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing resources, licensing educators, developing state assessments and accountability systems, creating state standards, and coordinating school health and nutrition programs.

The department contributes to the Top 10 Strategic Education Plan and collaborates with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education. It provides information and feedback to public policy-makers, convenes educators on policy issues, and develops guidance on statutory changes at state and federal levels. Join a team focused on supporting learners and learning in Michigan. We serve students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, making our work meaningful and impactful.

As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package and 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.

Office of Partnership Districts is responsible for supporting all districts with low performing schools that have entered into partnership agreements with the state and with their local Intermediate School District and/or local partners. Major areas include:

• Developing supports for Partnership Districts
• Assisting with the development of the Partnership Agreement
• Reducing and/or removing barriers to success for each district/school
• Providing technical assistance when appropriate
• Identifying and connecting new partners with the district/school
• Partnership District Liaisons provide direct support and technical assistance to their assigned Partnership District

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A. Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

The Director of Partnership Districts provides leadership and oversight for the partnership model and initiatives for public schools and Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. This position collaborates with MDE offices, the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), and community partners to improve student achievement, teacher preparation, professional development, and the department’s strategic planning initiatives. Responsibilities include approval of partnership agreements with the goal of improving achievement levels at the lowest performing schools in Michigan, and ensuring alignment of major department goals and initiatives.

This position assists the chief deputy superintendent and the state superintendent in leading the development, achievement, and maintenance of the best possible Partnership Districts model services and implementation of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. The position directs, supervises, and coordinates activities to ensure alignment with federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, State Board of Education and Department policies, and Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.

Director Partnership Districts

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in a field related to the position

Experience

• Two years of experience as a director or assistant director of an office or central office
• Five years of experience in teaching/leadership in an urban district, preferred

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

T he 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.