Unclassified - Deputy Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent of Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division

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 Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division was established to enhance alignment among the offices supporting student and educator success and compliance with implementing statutes and rules. The division also oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta, through the Office of Special Education.

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 Deputy Superintendent of the Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law Division is a senior level position responsible for the direct administrative supervision of the following offices : Office of Educator Excellence, Office of Career and Technical Education, Office of Special Education, and Administrative Law. The Division was established to strategically align programs and services among the offices supporting student and educator success, as well as ensuring compliance with implementing statutes and rules. This position assists the Chief Deputy Superintendent and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible educator workforce, career and technical programs, and special education programs and services. The division also ensures compliance with legal responsibilities related to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). OAL supports the superintendent's legal responsibilities. It does not serve as legal counsel for the department and does not provide binding legal advice. The division also oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta, through the Office of Special Education.

Required Education and Experience :

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree in education with special education electives or degree.

Experience

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

Accommodations :

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

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.