Special Assistant - State Assistant Administrator 15

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.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 W. Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933. 

The Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division was established to align high-quality early childhood to postsecondary attainment activities within the department and serves approximately 500,000 children and families daily. In coordination with internal and external partners, the division leads and strengthens an accessible, equitable, and aligned continuum of quality services and supports for all learners and families. This division includes the Office of Educator Excellence; Career and Technical Education; and the Office of Special Education (which oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta).

Position Summary: This position functions as a special assistant and policy advisor for the deputy superintendent of the Division of Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law, overseeing the development and implementation of policies and programs. The position interacts with the State Board of Education, legislature, internal offices and staff, and other state agencies and associations to complete projects or serve as liaison. This position also works closely to coordinate the related work of the other two deputy superintendents to assure cross-department coordination and collaboration and avoid duplication of effort.

Job Specification: State Assistant Administrator 15

Position Description: Special Assistant - State Assistant Administrator 15

State of Michigan Benefits:


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. 

Salary : $93,681 - $134,751