Online Readiness Education Assessment Specialist
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Online Readiness Education Assessment Specialist
Salary
$35.88 - $50.77 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
3103-24-077TH
Department
Education
Opening Date
09/19/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
N/A
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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 Educational Assessment & Accountability (OEAA)is an office within the DESSS. 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 Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.
The Online Readiness Specialist functions as the specialist responsible for ensuring schools and districts statewide are ready, from a technology standpoint, to prepare for and administer state-provided online assessments as well as ensuring MDE and assessment vendors provide error and problem free assessments and supporting systems to Michigan's schools and districts. Serves as the education assessment advisor and liaison with educational technical staff, educators, schools, districts, intermediate school districts, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Department of Management and Budget (DTMB), and online assessment providers related to state, district, and school readiness.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/24.077EAS14.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Possession of a master's degree in assessment, accountability, or evaluation; or a master's degree in a field directly related to the specialty area may substitute for two years of experience in specialty area.
Please view theJob Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EducationAssessmentSpecialist.pdf) 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)
Education Assessment Specialist Date Spreadsheet (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EASDataSpreadsheetPosting.xlsx) (All applicants for the Education Assessment Specialist must complete and attach the spreadsheet to their application. Failure to complete this step may exclude your application from the selection process).
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 position will remain posted until filled, we will begin reviewing applications October 10, 2024.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you
