MME Consultant - Education Consultant 14 at State of Michigan
State of Michigan · Lansing, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Lansing
About the Department
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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 Assessment & Accountability (OEAA) is an office within the DASISS. The responsibilities of this office include:
· Developing, administering, and reporting on assessment programs
· Jointly developing and maintaining content standards with OES
· Electronically housing the libraries of content standards developed jointly with OES
· Developing achievement standards (i.e., proficiency standards or cut scores) on the assessment programs for which it is responsible
· Operating the Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME)
· Program and data management of all OEAA projects
· Management for all the OEAA systems (Secure Site, Item Bank System, etc.)
· Responding to assessment and accountability reports and state analysis requests
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 - This position serves as the recognized resource for the administration and reporting of state administered general assessments in the secondary grades, including PSAT 8/9 in eighth grade. State general assessments are administered in both online and paper/pencil modes. The state general assessments currently include the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP), Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark assessments, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, the Michigan Merit Examination (M-STEP, SAT, and WIN Work Skills Readiness Assessment, and interim/benchmark assessments. The actual assessment portfolio at any given time is dependent on current state and federal law.
Position Description: MME Consultant - Education Consultant 14
Job Specification: Education Consultant 14
State of Michigan Benefits:
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Completed Application
Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
Official copy of transcripts (if applicable)
Cover Letter
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.
