DUTIES:  Direct the MSU Good Schools Resource Center.  Provide directive and reactive technical assistance to Skillman Foundation-designated schools through on-site consultation on a continuing, as needed basis.  Offer targeted, differentiated consultation to help build school capacity through long term strategies.  Organize and facilitate school-to-school visitations.  Provide strong research based professional development based on the Indicators of School Success for schools identified as Good Schools by The Skillman Foundation and schools within the areas identified as Skillman Good Neighborhoods.  Supervise and coordinate the Good Schools application, application review and site visit process.  Coordinate activities with representatives from Detroit Public Schools, Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan Association of Public School Academies and Michigan Association of Non-public Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Masters in a relevant field, strong administrative background in urban education K-12 with knowledge of school reform, standards for professional development, curriculum, instruction and assessment.  The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of the school improvement process, Michigan’s School Improvement Framework and No Child Left Behind (Title I). Appropriate K-12 teaching and school experience and experience of direct contact with Detroit schools. Must be accessible to schools in Detroit on a daily basis.  Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills to plan, implement, present and oversee professional development programs.  High energy, competent in using technology and able to work independently.

APPLICATIONS:  Due November 20, 2009.

For qualifications and information on how to apply, please visit www.educ.msu.edu

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.  A letter of application addressing the position requirements, curriculum vita, names and contact information for three professional references and an example of scholarly writing should be submitted electronically to Barbara Markle, Assistant Dean for K-12 Outreach and search committee chair, k12out@msu.edu