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 Nutrition Services is the state administering agency for federal food programs such as National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and commodity programs such as USDA Foods for Schools, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement. The function of this consultant is to consult and advise family daycare home (FDCH) sponsors, childcare centers, community agencies, schools, afterschool programs, interest groups, adult day care programs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) staff concerning the administration and operation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Position Description Job Specification View Job Specification. Equivalentcombinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. Some positionsmay require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificateor one comparable to the one issued in Michigan. Your submittalis considered complete with the following required documents: Completed Application Resume (entered or attached to the job posting) Official copy of transcripts (when necessary) The MichiganState Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan PublicSchool Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERSretiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employmentwith the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for aMPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for thisposition, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS)to determine any impact if you elect to immediately beginreceiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.