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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience and education.
Specialized Experience for the GS-15:
Experience implementing and monitoring programs with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs including formula grants, compliance or recommending program improvements.
Experience managing major special education programs, including establishing priorities, developing guidance and overseeing program or gran activities.
Experience leading and directing a multi-disciplinary team managing workloads and directing strategic program execution.
EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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.
