Supervisory Education Program Specialist

Department of Education Headquarters•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Supervisory Education Program Specialist in the Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division, Office of Special Education Programs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education. This position supervises staff and performs professional work supporting the administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act formula grant programs, including knowledge of Federal grants management and fiscal requirements.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in the implementing programs funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) including recommending improvements to program implementation and grant monitoring. 2. Experience establishing priorities and implementing procedures for grant programs, including applying Federal fiscal requirements affecting early intervention or special education program at the national, state or local level. 3. Experience implementing major education program; providing technical guidance to Federal, State, or local education officials on the planning development, implementation or evaluation of education programs.
Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementation.
Knowledge of early intervention and special education programs including grant administration and providing consultation to improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
Skills in collaborating with others to implement grant programs and support systems that serve children with disabilities and their families.
Skills in setting clear expectations and standards for staff and addressing performance concerns in a timely manner.
Skills in analyzing program and policy issues evaluating alternatives and developing innovative solutions to program challenges.
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. OR Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of the principles and practices underlying the work of this series. OR At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period OR two-year trial period
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

Serving as a nationally recognized expert and providing professional leadership and guidance to department and outside officials in planning, developing, evaluating and implementing educational programs.
Providing analytical support and advice on short- and long-range priorities, strategies and policies, including the development and assessment of innovative approaches and the impact of major legislative and administrative actions.
Advising officials on program plans and priorities that are fundamentally significant in establishing, meeting and evaluating mission objectives, policies, and overall program goals.
Developing a range of alternatives for the solution of policy problems.
Maintaining ongoing communication and partnerships with offices across the federal government to support OSEP in effectively implementing its discretionary and formula grant programs and meeting program goals and outcomes.
Supervising professional staff to ensure that they are held accountable for high-quality results.
Maintaining a work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement and has processes and procedures in place that support efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.