Supervisory Education Program Specialist

Department of Education Headquarters•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Director, Monitoring and State Improvement Division (MSIP), Office of Special Education Programs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services located in Washington, DC. This position supervises supervisory and nonsupervisory professional staff and leads the MSIP Division, which is responsible for the administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B, Part C, and 619 formula grant programs.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
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 implementing and monitoring programs with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs including formula grants, compliance or recommending program improvements. 2. Experience managing major special education programs, including establishing priorities, developing guidance and overseeing program or gran activities. 3. Experience leading and directing a multi-disciplinary team managing workloads and directing strategic program execution.
Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory requirements of Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and their application to special education programs.
Knowledge of early intervention and special education programs to provide authoritative technical guidance and consultation.
Ability to lead professional staff, manage technical workloads, establish priorities, and promote continuous organizational improvement.
Skilled in collaborating, negotiating, and resolving issues involving grant programs and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Ability to effectively communicate specialized information tailored to a diverse of audiences.
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 subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

Leading the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs, including formula grants, performance reporting, grant applications, and compliance activities.
Providing professional leadership in developing, reviewing, and recommending policies, guidance, and procedures for administering special education programs.
Establishing organizational goals and priorities, develops strategies to improve program effectiveness, and supervises professional and technical staff.
Collaborating with internal and external partners to resolve complex program issues and develop solutions consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Representing Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) on matters involving IDEA monitoring and enforcement including presenting information to professional organizations and other stakeholders regarding OSEP requirements, responsibilities and enforcement activities.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
family-friendly work environment.
excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours)
excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours)
matching leave for community volunteer service.
alternative work schedules.
recruitment incentive for this position.
relocation incentive for this position.
Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position.