Homeless Education Program Consultant - School District Consultant 11-P13

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Educational Supports (OES) is an office within the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support (DASISS). 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 Homeless Education Program Consultant is the point of contact for Homeless Education services to advance state, regional, and local initiatives, with a focus on supporting the whole child.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience
Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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.
Completed Application
Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the unit manager to carry out the functions required in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Providing technical assistance on all aspects of the program to local education agencies, intermediate school districts, and partner agencies and organizations that serve children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness.
Providing technical assistance regarding the collection of data and information on the educational and other unique needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Facilitating the creation, implementation, and evaluation of state plans.
Promoting collaboration to address needs.
Coordinating activities with other state and local agencies.
Administering the state’s implementation of the McKinney-Vento and related grants.