Supervisory Education Program Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is part of the ADD Tribally Controlled Schools, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI).

As a Supervisory Education Program Specialist you will be responsible for providing professional consultation to Associate Deputy Director and Education Program Administrators and provide assistance to schools in the planning, implementation, and management of Special Education for improving educational outcomes for all children with disabilities.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses.

-OR- Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

The experience must reflect the level and kind described in C below.

-OR- Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of the principles and practices underlying the work of this series.

This experience must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate that the applicant possesses an understanding of the field comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university.

-OR- At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience.

This experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under general supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school or institution.

This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting lessons and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination of the students' success or failure according to established criteria.

Serving in an assistant capacity to a professor without the authority to determine the students' success or failure to meet course requirements does not meet this criterion.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GS-14: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Serving as an expert analyst and advisor in special education due process laws, rules, policies and procedures; developing and recommending alternatives to improve program performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of Federal Education programs related to special education, including IDEIA; recommending improvements for implementing a special education integrated monitoring system; developing multiple data sources and monitoring performance and compliance of a school's progress, performance and budget; examining school performance and compiled data for annual reporting requirements; developing and implementing policies and procedures on compliance monitoring of improvement and supplemental programs; assisting schools in implementing School Improvement strategies such as deconstructing Common Core State Standards, Framework for Teaching and Differentiated instructional strategies for students with disabilities.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-14, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Serve as the expert advisor and consultant to management, administrators, and educators within the district/region concerning special education programs and administrative issues.

Develop and implement long-range and short-range professional program plans.

Ensure schools submit Part B applications to supplement ISEP 15% instructional funds and that funds are utilized for intended purposes.

Ensure schools develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student with disabilities.

Monitor and ensure schools have the required licensure/certification for special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers.