School District Consultant 11-P13 (2 positions)

Pay $28.64 - $46.59 / hour

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : 4092575

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff and nearly 8,000 childcare providers serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools, 110,000 students in early childhood programs, 30,000 children receiving childcare, 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 500 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

Office of Health and Nutrition Services- The Office of Health and 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. In addition, the office provides training and technical assistance for school health and safety initiatives such as school climate and culture, health and physical education, HIV and sex education, mental health, school nursing, school safety, and bullying prevention.

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

Position Summaries :

School Behavioral Health Consultant– This position serves as the School District Consultant for the Office of Health and Nutrition Services (OHNS), School Behavioral Health Unit, for matters pertaining to youth behavioral health and the State School Aid Act. This position functions as a liaison to the field, the unit, and to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) on aspects pertaining to the State School Aid Act and youth behavioral health. This position will have oversight of behavioral health grants and programs that align to MDE and OHNS priorities.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at : http : / / www.michigan.gov / documents / SchoolDistrictConsultant_13136_7.pdf

These positions require possession of a master's degree in education or a field related to education program administration (non-academic).

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position Description

View the entire job specification at : http : / / www.michigan.gov / documents / SchoolDistrictConsultant_13136_7.pdf Equivalent combinations 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 a Michigan's teacher's certificate or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.

Your submittal is considered complete with the following required documents :

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

Information in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Applications with unsupported responses may not be considered.

This is a continuous posting, the department will begin reviewing applications on September 18, 2023, however, the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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