Education Consultant 11-P13

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　　Education Consultant 11-P13

　　Salary

　　$29.21 - $47.52 Hourly

　　Location

　　Lansing, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Remote Employment

　　Flexible/Hybrid

　　Job Number

　　3103-24-037 LH

　　Department

　　Education

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　N/A

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　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.

　　Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation- The team within the office of Strategic Planning and Implementation (OSPI) is passionate about unifying the divisions within MDE to help improve outcomes for all Michigan learners. A group of systems thinkers, this team is dedicated to coordinating and aligning the work within MDE that supports the education community. Specifically, OSPI is responsible for:

　　Raising awareness and developing guidance related to Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.

　　Monitoring and tracking MDE and the state’s efforts related to the state’s Top 10 strategic education plan.

　　Coordinating systems of support to the field.

　　Facilitating the development, coordination, and monitoring of many MDE plans.

　　Strengthening MDE's internal systemic infrastructure to ensure an innovative and cohesive state education agency.

　　Streamlining processes and procedures that influence MDE's collective efforts, such as ensuring efforts are well defined, implementation is intentional and collaborative, and that learning from implementation is used for continuous improvement.

　　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 Summary–This position will serve as the education consultant for the Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation (OSPI). The purpose of this position is to collect, research and disseminate best instructional practices to intermediate school districts (ISDs) and local education agencies (LEAs) in relation to Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan (SEP) goals and metrics, MiStrategyBank use, and the Promising Practices Exchange (Exchange) use and submission of practices by educators. This position advises stakeholder groups and MDE program areas to ensure the successful development, evaluation, and improvement of Michigan’s Top 10 SEP: Promising Practices Exchange (Exchange). This position will provide technical assistance and guidance materials, review potential education strategies, and facilitate professional learning to (ISDs) and (LEAs), both traditional public-school districts and public-school academies (PSAs). This position will conduct educational research, maintain records, prepare reports, and present findings. This position is

　　also responsible for gathering data and compiling reports of MDE’s State of Michigan Employee Engagement Survey.

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EDCONS11P13PD23047.pdf)

　　View the entire job specification at:

　　http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EducationConsultant_12550_7.pdf

　　State of Michigan Benefits

　　Required Education and Experience

　　This position requires a master's degree in a field of education.

　　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 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EDCONS11P13PD23047.pdf)

　　View the entire job specification at:

　　http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EducationConsultant_12550_7.pdf

　　Alternate Education and Experience

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

　　Additional Requirements and Information

　　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.

　　State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

　　Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

　　Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

　　Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

　　Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

　　Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

　　Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

　　Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

　　Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

　　Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

　　Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

　　Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

　　Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

　　Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

　　Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

　　Updated: 11/14/2022

　　01

　　MDE1 - Do you understand that failure to provide all requested documentation (cover letter, resume, and transcripts) may result in elimination from the competitive process?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　MDE2 - The State of Michigan is a drug free workplace. Prospective employees will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Do you understand this requirement?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　MDE3 - Do you currently work at the Michigan Department of Education in one of the following capacities? (The Michigan Department of Education is a department within the State of Michigan government. Michigan Public School employees are not employees of the Michigan Department of Education.)

　　Current State of Michigan Department of Education employee

　　Temporary Service employee

　　Contractor Service employee

　　None of the above

　　04

　　MDE4 - Please indicate how you learned of this Michigan Department of Education job posting (e.g., State of Michigan Job Opportunities web site, MASA website, etc.).

　　05

　　MDE5 - Please be aware the application review and determination of your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application packet, especially the Work Experience, Supporting Attachments (transcripts, certifications, etc.) and Supplemental Questions sections of your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail and accurate dates of employment in the applicable sections of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach official college transcripts to the application. For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, the degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. Failure to attach official transcripts may eliminate your application from the selection process. Information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses or applications without requested application materials may be eliminated from further consideration. Have you read and understood the process for submission and use of your application materials?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　MDE6 - Are the responses to your supplemental questions reflected in your application supporting materials? Please note, if information is not reflected in the supporting materials, you could be screened out.

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　EDUCCST - Do you possess one of the following? A master's degree or higher in a field of education OR a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in education combined with a master's degree or higher in a subject area OR a doctorate degree in education. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　EDUCCST - Please select your level of experience.

　　None to one year

　　One to two years of administrative or consultative experience in the field of K-12 or early childhood education OR at least five years of teaching experience.

　　Two to three years of administrative or consultative experience in the field of K-12 or early childhood education.

　　At least three years of administrative or consultative experience in the field of K-12 or early childhood education.

　　09

　　How many years of experience do you have working in an education environment (e.g., intermediate school district, local education agency, or public school academy)

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1-3 years

　　3-5 years

　　More than 5 years

　　10

　　Please describe in detail your experience working in an education environment (e.g., intermediate school district, local education agency, or public-school academy). If none, please enter N/A.

　　11

　　How many years of experience do you have working with data extrapolation and analysis?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1-3 years

　　3-5 years

　　More than 5 years

　　12

　　Please describe in detail your experience working with data extrapolation and analysis, including the different data analyses you are familiar with and the methods you use to keep track of data. If none, please enter N/A.

　　13

　　How many years of experience do you have developing communications such as presentations and reports?

　　None

　　Less than 1 year

　　1-3 years

　　3-5 years

　　More than 5 years

　　14

　　Please describe your experience developing communications such as presentations and reports. If none, please enter N/A.

　　15

　　Please select the item(s) that you have experience.

　　Computers

　　Software: word processing, spreadsheet, datatbase, presentation, graphic design, web design, email, calendar

　　Data analysis systems

　　Networking systems

　　Accounting systems

　　Internet

　　Video conferencing

　　16

　　Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts? Please note that unofficial or online/internet transcripts are not accepted. Failure to provide all requested documentation may result in elimination from the competitive process.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

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　　State of Michigan

　　Address

　　400 South Pine Street

　　Lansing, Michigan, 48909

　　Phone

　　(800) 788-1766

　　State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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