Education Field Services Consultant -P13

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.

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.

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan.

The Office of Educational Supports is an office within the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support. OES provides support to local education agencies, including PSAs, to develop and implement programs and services funded with supplementary Federal or State funds to accelerate student achievement through continuous improvement and close achievement gaps for the most at‑risk students.

OES supports MDE policy development on a range of issues, including research‑based strategies to support learning, equitable educational experiences, supports for school turnaround, the closure of achievement gaps, coordination of services, and tools for instructional techniques to increase learning.

The purpose of the Education Field Services Consultant position is to provide local school districts with technical assistance related to federal grant programs to support student academic achievement.

One position is available in regional team 2 service area in western Michigan. Two positions are available in the regional team 3 service area in Central Michigan and the Thumb. Two positions are available in the regional team 5 service area in Metro Detroit.

The regional consultant provides services to an assigned region for school improvement initiatives, with a focus on student achievement. Responsibilities include federal (and a small number of state) program desk audits, application review and approval, monitoring visits, technical assistance to school districts (with an emphasis on coordination of federal programs), consultation on resources and initiatives, and assistance in obtaining specialized services to meet program development needs.

The regional consultant works with intermediate school districts, other educational agencies, and community organizations to promote collaboration and networking to meet local needs. Consultants are grouped in larger collaborative regions to expand networking opportunities and facilitate teamwork. This position includes work in collaborative teams with leadership responsibilities for one or more office initiatives, projects or programs including presentations and professional development for school personnel.

Education Field Services Consultant 11-P13 - Team 2
Education Field Services Consultant 11-P13 - Team 3
Education Field Services Consultant 11-P13 - Team 5

Education Field Services Consultant 11-P13

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

• 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.