State Systems Consultant

POSITION OPENING: State Systems of Support Educational Improvement Consultant

IN THIS ROLE: 

Are you a self-motivated educational improvement leader looking to apply your experience and knowledge to supporting schools identified in the State System of Support?

We're seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader with strong communication, coaching, analytical, research, and reporting/presentation skills to advance continuous improvement and coordinate services from Oakland Schools and grant oversight for schools identified for State Systems of Support (SSOS). In this role, you'll provide leadership, professional learning, consulting, resource development, and technical assistance to the local school districts, public school academies, and community partners in Oakland County.

This impactful position is funded through the State Systems of Support Grant and offers the chance to make a meaningful difference at both the school and community level.

As this position is grant-funded, continuation is contingent upon grant funds.

WHAT WE NEED: 

• Provide leadership and support to local districts, educators, community partners, and families in Continuous Improvement and SSOS in Oakland County.
• Manage the contracts, assignments, and services provided to State Identified Schools.
• Lead local, regional, and statewide projects/initiatives in service of local districts, educators, community partners, and families.
• Provide support to Partnership and CSI/ATS/TSI schools as assigned.
• Respond to a variety of data and information requests.
• Establish and monitor program processes and procedures that support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services provided through the SSOS and ensure compliance of state and federal regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of current research, leading edge developments and legal mandates for identified schools as identified by the Michigan Department of Education.
• Work with assigned team to identify, design, manage, evaluate and assess products and services which are designed to support increased student achievement in identified schools/districts.
• Serve as a resource to Oakland Schools’ staff, local school personnel, government and community agencies, professional organizations and others.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental strategic/operational plans, programs, systems, standard operating procedures, technologies, and recordkeeping practices.
• Manage and/or oversee maintenance of program records, databases and electronic tools and resources.
• Provide technical assistance to local districts, educators, community partners, and families on federal legislation/ regulations and state mandates regarding SSOS.
• Serve as a liaison to external agencies such as the Michigan Department of Education, universities, and professional organizations in Continuous Improvement and State Systems of Support. professional organizations, and community-based agencies.

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Master's degree focused in education. Doctorate degree preferred.
• 3 or more years of related experience working in or supporting schools identified in the State System of Support (CSI/ATS/TSI).
• Understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research, and trends in State Accountability Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working with adult learners and facilitating groups and meetings.
• Ability to properly utilize technology necessary in conducting professional learning and work productivity.

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools Main Campus -Travel required to all 28 school districts 

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd

Waterford, MI 48328

This position is eligible to participate in the Summer Flexible Work Program, which permits employees to perform their job duties for up to two days a week from a designated alternative location during the summer months.

SALARY DETAILS: 

$100,969 - $117,093 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to

$126,096 after employment with Oakland Schools. Exempt position/ 12-month work year.

As this position is grant-funded, continuation is contingent upon grant funds.

WHY WORK FOR OS? 

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Time

Including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, and additional life insuranc

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it’s financially rewarding! Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice

WHO WE ARE: 

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.

HOW TO APPLY: 

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.  To access this application, click the position title below:

State Systems of Support Educational Improvement Consultant

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools. 

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until January 9, 2026 or until filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview on January 23, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting@oakland.k12.mi.us

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information,  or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant 

Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or  HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us. 

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.