Education Specialist Jobs in Michigan
Education Specialist jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated in K-12 school districts, community college systems, corporate learning and development departments, and nonprofit workforce training organizations, with openings at every level from instructional assistant roles through senior curriculum and program leadership positions. Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids generate the largest share of postings, anchored by employers such as Detroit Public Schools Community District, Michigan State University, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Curriculum design, instructional technology integration, and special education program development are the specialties drawing the most consistent hiring attention across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mission: Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.
Our Culture Story: Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.
Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.
For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.
Summary
The Specialist, Clinical Education and Training is responsible for ensuring clinical and non-clinical employees are trained and educated on current and new processes, procedures, and policies in compliance with regulations. Develops, standardizes, publishes, updates and delivers training programs.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Continuously develops custom training programs including LMS publishing and testing and participates in annual competency assessment requirements.
- Coordinates, continually develops, and occasionally delivers training for staff including new hires, existing staff and individuals who require one-on-one assistance.
- Creates training plans and timelines for clinical employees according to needs and standards.
- Facilitates competency assessments for clinical staff in accordance with policies and procedures and associated regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluates, provides feedback, and reports learning progress of clinical employees during training, post training, and during annual competency assessments.
- Provides support to the training and retraining components of employee Performance Improvement Plans and continuing education training plans.
- Standardizes training strategy and training content for clinical functions among designated trainers at all locations.
- Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental in-service opportunities as requested, and provides continuing education on clinical topics for diverse audiences as needed.
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Provides direct training support to Eversight’s Donation Support Center staff.
- Develops and maintains Donation Support department training process workflow and curriculum.
- Works with Donation Support staff to develop training workshops to ensure competencies.
- Provides donor screening and other training for the department.
- Regularly reviews and revises orientation and training materials, as well as provides input into updates for policy and procedures.
- Stays abreast of related policy, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc, as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
- Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate studies in related field. Experience in the Donation Support Center is highly preferred.
Experience: Experience with effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Experience developing and delivering training in a clinical or non-clinical setting preferred.
Skills: Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare personnel is essential. Must be comfortable working with sensitive information.
Must have ability to travel within and outside of Eversight’s service locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave & more
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in a normal office or laboratory environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer and phone. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible. Some travel required, including overnight travel, frequency varies from 0% to 50% of working hours per month. Use of own vehicle may be required when traveling within the service area.
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Manager.
Mission: Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.
Our Culture Story: Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.
Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.
For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.
Summary
The Specialist, Clinical Education and Training is responsible for ensuring clinical and non-clinical employees are trained and educated on current and new processes, procedures, and policies in compliance with regulations. Develops, standardizes, publishes, updates and delivers training programs.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Continuously develops custom training programs including LMS publishing and testing and participates in annual competency assessment requirements.
- Coordinates, continually develops, and occasionally delivers training for staff including new hires, existing staff and individuals who require one-on-one assistance.
- Creates training plans and timelines for clinical employees according to needs and standards.
- Facilitates competency assessments for clinical staff in accordance with policies and procedures and associated regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluates, provides feedback, and reports learning progress of clinical employees during training, post training, and during annual competency assessments.
- Provides support to the training and retraining components of employee Performance Improvement Plans and continuing education training plans.
- Standardizes training strategy and training content for clinical functions among designated trainers at all locations.
- Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental in-service opportunities as requested, and provides continuing education on clinical topics for diverse audiences as needed.
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Provides direct training support to Eversight’s Donation Support Center staff.
- Develops and maintains Donation Support department training process workflow and curriculum.
- Works with Donation Support staff to develop training workshops to ensure competencies.
- Provides donor screening and other training for the department.
- Regularly reviews and revises orientation and training materials, as well as provides input into updates for policy and procedures.
- Stays abreast of related policy, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc, as needed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
- Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate studies in related field. Experience in the Donation Support Center is highly preferred.
Experience: Experience with effective planning and execution of complex tasks. Experience developing and delivering training in a clinical or non-clinical setting preferred.
Skills: Ability to interact professionally with peers and healthcare personnel is essential. Must be comfortable working with sensitive information.
Must have ability to travel within and outside of Eversight’s service locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave & more
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is primarily performed in a normal office or laboratory environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer and phone. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible. Some travel required, including overnight travel, frequency varies from 0% to 50% of working hours per month. Use of own vehicle may be required when traveling within the service area.
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Manager.
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Education Specialist Job Market in Michigan
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education specialist jobs across Michigan.
- Michigan teaching certificate or Michigan Department of Education-issued educator certificate where required
- Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering training programs, curricula, or professional development content
- Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology tools
- Strong written communication skills for developing instructional materials and assessments
- Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, or department leaders across multiple sites
Education Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a education specialist in Michigan?
The path depends on the sector. For K-12 roles, Michigan requires an educator certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education, typically earned after completing an approved teacher preparation program and passing the required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification exams. For corporate or nonprofit instructional roles, a bachelor's degree in education or instructional design is the standard entry point, with no state license required. A master's degree in curriculum and instruction or educational technology strengthens candidacy for senior specialist positions.
Which companies hire education specialists in Michigan?
Employers hiring education specialists in Michigan right now include Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Western Michigan University, and Eversight, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's mix of large public school districts, regional universities, and major corporate headquarters creates consistent demand from both public-sector and private-sector employers across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most education specialist jobs?
Kalamazoo, Sault Ste. Marie, and Flint have the most education specialist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of the scale of its public school district and the concentration of large corporate employers with internal training functions, while Lansing draws steady demand from state government agencies and Michigan State University, and Grand Rapids reflects strong growth in healthcare, manufacturing, and community college workforce programs.
Are there remote education specialist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they vary by specialty. About 50% of education specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a role that is sometimes location-dependent but increasingly flexible for design and development work. Curriculum writing, instructional design, and e-learning development roles are the most likely to be offered remotely, while positions requiring direct classroom facilitation or on-site coaching are typically in person.
How can I get hired as a education specialist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paraprofessional or instructional aide role within a Michigan school district, which provides direct classroom exposure and often supports internal promotion to specialist positions. Large districts such as Detroit Public Schools Community District and Grand Rapids Public Schools regularly hire support staff who move into curriculum or training roles over time. For corporate learning tracks, starting as a training coordinator or program assistant at a large Michigan employer and building an instructional design portfolio using open-source tools gives candidates a competitive edge without prior specialist titles.
Where can I find and apply to education specialist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to education specialist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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