Budgeting, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Funding, Leadership, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
MAISA Project Director, Disciplinary Literacy Professional Learning
Deadline: August 5, 2026
District/Organization: MAISA
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $120,000 annually
Position Details
Job Title: Project Director, Disciplinary Literacy Professional Learning
Reports To: Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Start Date of Position: Oct. 1, 2026
Location: Remote with occasional travel and overnights across Michigan; Candidates must reside in MI.
Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary: The role will direct the work of MAISA's Literacy System and the implementation and scale-up of Literacy systems, along with supporting the professional learning for other 35o projects. The individual will collaborate and communicate with MAISA project directors and coordinators, along with key stakeholders to support the deliverables of the 35o work.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manage project plan: timelines, deliverables, budget, implementation & outcomes
- Collect regular input and interact with end users
- Facilitate project advisory
- Dialog with other Project Coordinators to ensure work is cohesive
- Collect and maintain data relevant to the success of the project
- Responsible for end-of-year reports (legislative, project, etc.)
- Promotes the work of MAISA
Preferred Experience:
- Master's or Education Specialist or Doctorate degree; Education Leadership Credentials preferred
- Current MI Teaching Credentials
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in school administration
- Experience in K12 leadership at a regional or statewide level
- Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication
- Demonstrated application of facilitation and leadership skills
Professional competencies desired:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with the Google Suite, Virtual Meetings, and other Educational Technology
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Wages and Benefits:
- An annual salary of $120,000, 401k contribution; health and leave benefits are included
Conditions:
- This is an at-will position and can be terminated by either party
- The position is dependent on renewal based on performance review and funding.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and resume by August 5, 2026 to:
John Severson, Ph.D.,
Ex. Director, MAISA
1001 Centennial Way, Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48917
Submissions can be sent electronically to: support@gomaisa.org
E-mail: support@gomaisa.org
Website: Link
Attachments: MAISA-6-12-Literacy-Professional-Learning-Director-Posting.pdf
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