Instructional Systems Specialist | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Instructional Systems Specialist

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAbout the Position:
This position is located with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), in the Education Directorate Curriculum & Instruction Division, Secondary Content Branch, in Alexandria, VA.Overview

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Open & closing dates02/07/2025 to 02/21/2025Salary$120,579 – $156,755 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberNC7X256363122892DControl number830607700This job is open toDuties

• Provides direct leadership and management of the Social Studies and Advanced Placement Program at an agency level to include review of curriculum, performance and program standards, and instructional strategies.
• Serves as content expert and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on multiple system-wide contracts which includes developing Statement of Work (SOW) and monitoring contracts to ensure technical services are provided.
• Facilitates alignment of content and instruction with assessments that measure performance in Social Studies and Advanced Placement Program ranging from traditional test scores to performance indicators and tasks with related scoring rubrics.
• Supports curriculum specialists and educational leaders’ professional growth through focused learning in methods for implementing and maintaining effective Social Studies and Advanced Placement Program instruction and assessment.
• Identify viable performance measures to monitor improvement of student achievement in Social Studies and Advanced Placement Program that support college and career readiness at a district and/or state level.
• Coordinates the selection, implementation, and evaluation of instructional resources and equipment to support the teaching and learning of Social Studies and Advanced Placement Program.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.

QualificationsWho May Apply: U.S. CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.Basic Requirement for Instructional Systems Specialist:Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. (2) Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. (3) Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments. (4) Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. OR (5) Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.NOTE: You are required to submit ALL TRANSCRIPTS with at a minimum, your bachelor’s degree. Your Master’s, EDS, Doctorate etc. may need to be submitted as well if they must be used to meet the education requirement. If you do not provide this, your application WILL be rejected.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes above school level experience in teaching, educational research, development of educational materials and aids, educational testing, educational administration, development and delivery of professional learning or comparable activities in a secondary school, with demonstrated success in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of education and familiarity with current developments in secondary education and training. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).NOTE: If your resume doesn’t clearly describe this experience, your application WILL be rejected. One year is defined as 365 days or 52 weeks of full-time experience, whichever comes sooner.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Instructional and Performance Support Technology
• Instructional Materials & Curriculum Development
• Instructional Program Administration
• Instructional Program Evaluation

EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service. For more information, visit

. * Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu

• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * You may claim Military Spouse preference.

• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

• 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. .

Expected salary: $120579 – 156755 per year

Location: Alexandria, VA

Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:08:19 GMT

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