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Instructional Systems Specialist

Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$142K–$185K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10/14/2025

Job Description

Summary

Shape PreK-12 special education policy and programs, requiring instructional systems expertise and administrative experience.

## Instructional Systems Specialist (Special Education)

We are seeking an Instructional Systems Specialist to lead the development and oversight of PreK-12 special education programs at an administrative level. This role demands expertise in instructional design principles and practical experience in special education policy and program management.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement PreK-12 special education policies.
  • Serve as a primary communicator for special education initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and review special education program performance and standards.
### Required Qualifications:

  • *Education:**
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) with a minimum of 24 semester hours in at least four of the following areas:
* Learning Theory/Educational Psychology * Instructional Design Practices * Educational Evaluation * Instructional Product Development * Computers in Education and Training
  • *Official transcripts for all degrees are required with your application.*
  • *Experience:**
  • One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-13 level) at an administrative office level (e.g., district, state, federal, or central office, not a single school) including:
* Developing PreK-12 special education policies. * Communicating with diverse stakeholders regarding special education. * Reviewing special education program performance and/or standards.
  • *Note: Education cannot be substituted for this specialized experience.*
  • *Federal Applicants:**
  • Must meet specific federal employment eligibility categories.
  • If currently a federal employee, must have completed 52 weeks of federal service at the GS-13 level (or equivalent) within the last year.


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Headquarters:Alexandria, Virginia

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The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a federal school system headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA operates 163 accredited schools in eight districts located in 11 countries, seven U.S. states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

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