Unclassified - Director of Partnership Districts

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 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. 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. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary - 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 works 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 ensures alignment of major department goals and initiatives. This position assists the chief deputy superintendent and the state superintendent of public instruction with providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible partnership districts model services and implementation of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. This position provides direction, supervision, and coordination to ensure the department’s activities are aligned with federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements and rules; State Board of Education and Department policies; and Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.

Position Description: Director Partnership Districts

State of Michigan Benefits:

Requirements

Education

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

Experience

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

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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