Iss (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Department of War Education Activity • Fort Bragg, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

There is one current vacancy in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) provides coaching and guidance to educators and educational leaders serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role supports school-wide implementation planning, improves teachers’ professional practice, and helps implement ASD instruction in student-centered learning environments. Work is performed in an office setting.

The position requires a master's degree in Special Education or Education, five years of specialized experience in Special Education, including at least two years teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and current or attainable certification under current DoWEA standards in a Special Education certification area. Candidates must meet the listed education and experience requirements and submit transcripts as applicable. The position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks and may require a two-year trial period. The employee must sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoWEA location. A transportation agreement may also be required.

The role is open to the listed eligible federal and other applicant groups. The position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. The announcement notes that multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Special Education or Education from, or accepted by, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
• Five years of specialized experience in Special Education in teaching, educational research, development of educational materials and aids, educational testing, educational administration, or comparable elementary or secondary school activities demonstrating successful application of educational principles, methods, and techniques and familiarity with current PK–12 education and training developments.
• At least two years of experience teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Currently certified or certifiable under current DoWEA standards in a Special Education certification area.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for the Selective Service Requirement.
• Ability to meet suitability/fitness requirements following a background investigation, including a Tier 1 investigation with Childcare Checks.
• Must sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoWEA location.
• May be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A two-year trial period may be required.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts; foreign degrees and coursework must be evaluated under the stated acceptance procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in learning theory, psychology of learning, or educational psychology.
• Completed coursework in instructional design practices.
• Completed coursework in educational evaluation.
• Completed coursework in instructional product development.
• Completed coursework in computers in education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual coaching to Autism Spectrum Disorder educators and educational leaders.
• Guide school leadership teams in school-wide implementation planning, including professional development, job-embedded learning time, and scheduling.
• Foster improvement in teachers’ professional practice in Autism Spectrum Disorder learning environments.
• Implement Autism Spectrum Disorder instruction in student-centered learning environments, including physical spaces, academic, social, and emotional learning opportunities, and daily structure.
• Advise educators on using interpreted data to improve teaching effectiveness.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type and other applicable factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior