Instructional Systems Specialist (PK-5 Literacy).

Responsibilities Lead strategic, research-based PK–5 literacy program planning by providing PK-5 literacy expertise, aligning goals, resources, and data to improve student achievement for a globally positioned education system. Direct program implementation and continuous improvement by monitoring performance and using data to strengthen PK-5 literacy curriculum and instruction. Develop and implement PK-5 literacy program policy while engaging stakeholders and providing subject matter expertise to ensure consistent execution. Oversee procurement, resource management, contracting officer representative duties and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and fiscal requirements to resource PK-5 literacy instructional resources for elementary literacy programs. Lead development and delivery of data-driven professional learning to build capacity and improve PK-5 literacy instructional and assessment practices. Eligibility & Conditions 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 a Tier 1 (T1) investigation. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Qualifications Basic Requirement For An Instructional System 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 coursework 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: developing and/or implementing research-based strategic goals to improve PK‑5 student literacy achievement, demonstrating subject matter expertise in literacy instruction; collaborating with, coaching, and/or leading educators and leaders at the system level (e.g., district, state, or central office) to strengthen PK‑5 literacy practices; developing and/or applying PK‑5 literacy program policies aligned with standards; and managing program resources, including contract oversight, vendor performance evaluation, and responsiveness to evolving program needs. Qualifying experience must have been gained in a full‑time, above‑school‑level PK‑5 literacy specialist role (e.g., district, state, or central office). 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 for both education AND experience. Foreign 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. Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA)