Education Program Development Team Lead

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Education Program Development Team Lead

Salary

$56,345.82 - $87,141.35 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9336-0201-20260818hind

Department

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

Agency Maximum Salary

$87,141.35

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills.

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Dr. Michelle Nowell at mnowell@mdek12.org.

About the Position

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking to employ an Education Program Development Team Lead for the Office of Curriculum and Instruction to serve as a statewide specialist for dyslexia.
• Provide oversight and assistance to schools/districts through the development and delivery of technical support and training in the area of dyslexia in support of school-based teams, administrators, staff, and communities.
• Provide guidance and professional development related to MTSS processes including intervention selection, data-based decision making, evaluation, and progress monitoring.
• Provide oversight for the Mississippi Dyslexia Grant processes, the Dyslexia Scholarship for students attending nonpublic special purpose schools, and the Dyslexia Awareness Training requirement for districts. In addition, this position will collaborate with the offices of Student Financial Services and Accounting in the facilitation of grant and scholarship activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a relevant Master's Degree, may require certification, and 4+ years of experience. Hiring agency additional qualifications:
This position requires an individual to have a master's degree in dyslexia therapy, hold a 203 K-12 license in dyslexia, and preferred to be a current Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).
Must have experience as a dyslexia therapist, knowledge of MTSS, and preferred experience as an interventionist.
• Master's degree in dyslexia therapy from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Current teaching license with a minimum 4 years successful teaching experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience providing evidence-based intervention supports in Tier II and
Tier III.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for pers