Assistant Director

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. MDEis responsible for state education leadership in a local control state andworks to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federalresources, license educators, develop state summative assessments andaccountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate schoolhealth and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting thestate's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner educationentities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across thestate. MDE's role in the improvement of public education extends to providinginformation and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on publicpolicy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developingguidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federallevels. Joina team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supportinglearners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families,educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence andrespects 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 ofPartnership 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. Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule ofin-person and remote work arrangement.

The Assistant Director supervises, and direct activities related to the Office of Partnership Districts (OPD) as assigned by the Director of OPD. This position includes supporting the MDE's implementation of Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan; articulate and enact an overall strategic vision for the MDE's approach to increase academic achievement for students in low-performing schools, and districts assigned to a partnership agreement by the superintendent of public instruction. Position Description Job Specification Pleasereview the job specification and the position description for the full list ofresponsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, andabilities. Equivalentcombinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. Some positions may require a current or past possession of aMichigan's teacher's certificate or one comparable to the one issued inMichigan. Your submittal is considered complete with the followingrequired documents: Completed Application Resume (entered or attached to the job posting) Official copy of transcripts (when necessary) The 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. This is a continuous posting. Applicant review will begin June 2, 2026.