Instructional Systems Specialist (Students With Disabilities Prek-12)

The Instructional Systems Specialist will lead special education program development, ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and drive continuous improvement within PK-12 settings. This role involves significant oversight, policy development, and regulatory interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead special education program development at district, state, or federal levels.
• Monitor compliance with IDEA and other relevant federal/state special education regulations.
• Conduct systematic reviews of PK-12 special education programs for procedural fidelity and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, procedures, and operational guidance for students with disabilities.
• Interpret federal and/or agency-level regulations to resolve complex compliance issues and support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree or higher, including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to instructional systems work. Coursework must cover a minimum of four of the following five areas:

* Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology. * Instructional design practices. * Educational evaluation. * Instructional product development. * Computers in education and training.

• IMPORTANT: All official transcripts (bachelor's and higher, if applicable) MUST be submitted with your application. Failure to do so will result in rejection.
• Specialized Experience:
• One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12 federal service) leading the development of special education programs at or above the district level.
• Experience must include:

* Monitoring compliance with IDEA or other applicable federal/state special education regulations. * Conducting systematic reviews of special education programs to ensure procedural fidelity and legal compliance across PK-12 settings. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and inform policies, procedures, or operational guidance that support continuity of service delivery for students with disabilities. * Interpreting federal and/or agency-level regulations to resolve complex compliance issues in support of continuous improvement efforts.

• IMPORTANT: Education cannot substitute for this specialized experience. Your resume MUST clearly describe this experience; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship is required.