Overview
Assistant Director Jobs in Lansing, MI at State of Michigan
Title: Assistant Director
Company: State of Michigan
Location: Lansing, MI
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
Responsibilities
Partnership Districts (OPD) 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.
Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608
West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of
in-person and remote work arrangement.The Assistant Director supervises, and direct activities related to the Office of Partnership Districts (OPD) as assigned by the Director of OPD. This position includes supporting the MDE’s implementation of Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan; articulate and enact an overall strategic vision for the MDE's approach to increase academic achievement for students in low-performing schools, and districts assigned to a partnership agreement by the superintendent of public instruction.
Position Description
Job Specification
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.
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)
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.
This is a continuous posting. Applicant review will begin June 2, 2026.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
