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Unclassified - Director of Partnership Districts

Salary

$117,682.00 - $159,954.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Unclassified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

3103-25-103DC

Department

Education

Opening Date

09/16/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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+ 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.

The Office of Partnership Districts 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

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John A. Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Position Summary - The Director of Partnership Districts provides leadership and oversight for the partnership model and initiatives for public schools and Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. This position works with MDE offices, the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), and community partners to improve student achievement, teacher preparation, professional development, and the department’s strategic planning initiatives. Responsibilities include approval of partnership agreements with the goal of improving achievement levels at the lowest performing schools in Michigan; and ensures alignment of major department goals and initiatives. This position assists the chief deputy superintendent and the state superintendent of public instruction with providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible partnership districts model services and implementation of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. This position provides direction, supervision, and coordination to ensure the department’s activities are aligned with federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements and rules; State Board of Education and Department policies; and Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.

Position Description:Director Partnership Districts (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/OPDDIRECTORPD.pdf)

State of Michigan Benefits:

Required Education and Experience

Education

+ Master’s degree or higher in a related field to the position

Experience

+ Two years of experience as a director or assistant director of an office or central office experience.

+ Five years of experience in teaching /leadership in an urban district, preferred.

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

+ Completed Application

+ Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)

+ Official copy of transcripts (if applicable)

+ Cover Letter

T he 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 .

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Upon appointment to the position the following benefits options are available:

1. Elect the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option. This option entitles the appointee to accrue annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, banked leave time, deferred hours and longevity credits; receive annual longevity payments; and receive terminal payments for unused annual leave, sick leave (for appointees hired before October 1, 1980) personal leave, banked leave time, deferred hours, and longevity benefits accrued during this appointment. Credits and payments will be made on the basis used for classified employees. Payments to appointees are limited to available appropriations. Appointees electing this option must use leave credits if they work less than their standard hours.

2. Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option. This option entitles the appointee to reach a separate agreement with the appointing authority regarding leave accrual and usage. Appointees electing this option are not eligible for annual longevity payments and cannot receive payments for any unused leave balances at the termination of this appointment.

3. Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option – With Sick Leave Accrual for Long Term Disability (LTD). This option is identical to the option “Waives the Civil Service Benefit Agreement Option”, except the appointee requests that the Civil Service sick leave accrual be maintained for the purpose of enrolling in the State’s LTD Plan.Appointees electing this option are not eligible for annual longevity payments and cannot receive payments for any unused leave balances at the termination of this appointment.

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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

Do you possess a master’s degree or higher in a related field to the position?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you possess at least two years of experience as a director, assistant director of an office or central office experience?

+ Yes

+ No

09

How many years of experience do you have working in the field of education?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

10

Please describe your experience working in the field of education. If none, enter NA.

11

How many years of experience do you have working as an educator or administrator in an urban district?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

12

Please describe your experience working as an educator or administrator in an urban district. If none, enter NA.

13

Do you have experience working to improve student achievement levels in a low-performing school?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Please describe your experience working to improve student achievement levels in a low-performing school. If none, enter NA.

15

How many years of experience do you have working for or directly with a complex government agency?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

16

Please describe your experience working for or directly with a complex government agency. If none, enter NA.

17

How many years of experience do you have collaborating with multiple stakeholders (superintendents, state agencies, and community partners) to achieve organizational goals?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

18

Please describe your experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders (superintendents, state agencies, and community partners) to achieve organizational goals. If none, enter NA.

19

How many years of experience do you have implementing programs with complex laws, regulations, and rules?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

20

Please describe your experience implementing programs with complex laws, regulations, and rules. If none, enter NA.

21

How many years of experience do you have overseeing programs through managers?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

22

Please describe your experience overseeing programs through managers. If none, enter NA.

23

How many years of experience do you have managing work that has a high degree of public visibility?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 7-10 years

+ More than 10 years

24

Please describe your experience managing work that has a high degree of public visibility. If none, enter NA.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Education

Address

[email protected]

608 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/mde

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