Unclassified - Deputy Superintendent

Full 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 Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division was established to enhance alignment among the offices supporting student and educator success and compliance with implementing statutes and rules.

The division also oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta, through the Office of Special Education.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John A. Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary - The Deputy Superintendent of the Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division is a senior level position responsible for the direct administrative supervision of the following offices: Office of Educator Excellence, Office of Career and Technical Education, Office of Special Education, and Administrative Law. The Division was established to strategically align programs and services among the offices supporting student and educator success, as well as ensuring compliance with implementing statutes and rules. This position assists the Chief Deputy Superintendent and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible educator workforce, career and technical programs, and special education programs and services. The division also ensures compliance with legal responsibilities related to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). OAL supports the superintendent’s legal responsibilities. It does not serve as legal counsel for the department and does not provide binding legal advice. The division also oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta, through the Office of Special Education.

Position Description: Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law

State of Michigan Benefits:

Requirements

Education

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in education with special education electives or degree.

Experience

• Preferred: Two years of experience as director in a governmental office.
• Preferred: A minimum of 5 years of successful employment experience in educator preparation, special education, career and technical education, or a related field.
• Preferred: Current or past possession of a teaching certificate, comparable to the one issued in Michigan, with an endorsement in an area of special education.
• Preferred: A minimum of 5 years of experience as a superintendent in K-12 public education.

Qualifications

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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