Partnership Agreement Liaison - Education Consultant

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 Partnership Districts (OPD) 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. The major areas of the office 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.

Primary Physical Work Address
- Position is located at the John

A. Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. A hybrid/flexible schedule of in-person and remote work is available.

Position Summary
- This position serves as the recognized resource for assigned school districts. This position serves as the Partnership Agreement Liaison (PAL) to provide services to support the partnership district initiatives. Responsibilities of the position include working with identified Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Public School Academies (PSA), district partners i.e., Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), other educational agencies, and community organizations to promote collaboration and networking to meet individual district needs.

This position is the resource for Lansing School District, Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, Bellevue Community Schools, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

Position

Description:

Partnership Agreement Liaison
- Education Consultant 14 (Download PDF reader) Job Specification:
Education Consultant 14 (Download PDF reader)

State of Michigan Benefits:

Rewarding Work:
State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:
The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.

Retirement Programs:
The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years.

Vacation and Sick Leave:
Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per…