Instructional Systems Specialist

Office of the State Superintendent of Education; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) invites applications for an Instructional Systems Specialist. The role focuses on literacy supports for DC public schools and charter schools, providing training and professional development to LEAs and DCPS to close the achievement gap.

Reporting to the Literacy Manager in the Division of Teaching and Learning, you will develop evidence-based ELA supports, coach educators, and collaborate across OSSE to strengthen instructional practice

Responsibilities

• Creates and develops a comprehensive approach to research-based and data-driven English Language Arts (ELA) supports to address the needs of general education, students with disabilities, and English learners at the elementary and secondary school levels.
• Provides professional development and technical assistance regarding effective implementation of universal supports for struggling students to support student achievement growth to LEAs within the District.
• Supports District LEA teams to refine/enhance their instructional improvement cycle, including possible school visits, classroom observations, professional development, and content support.
• Collaborates across the Division and with other Divisions within OSSE to discuss LEAs and schools in need of support to determine appropriate technical assistance strategies.
• Connects stakeholders to resources, information and research from within the agency, and across the education sector to help schools and systems solve targeted instructional challenges.

Job description

Instructional Systems Specialist

Job ID 33800

Location 1050 1st Street, NE

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Date Opened 10/27/2026

Date Closed 11/10/2026

Minimum Rate $93,069.00

Maximum Rate $119,916.00

Target Openings 1

Available Openings 1

Area of Consideration Open to Public

Agency Office State Super. Education

Grade 13

Bargaining Unit CH11

Type of Appointment Educational Service - Reg Appt

General Job Information

General Information

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the State Education Agency for the District of Columbia charged with raising the quality of education for all DC residents. OSSE is focused on sustaining, accelerating, and deepening the progress being made for the District's 90,000+ students. OSSE serves as the District's liaison to the U.S. Department of Education and works closely with the District's 470+ early childhood facilities, 250+ schools, 60+ local education agencies (including DCPS and charter organizations), and community-based organizations to provide critical programming and resources to our stakeholders.

The literacy specialist will be responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and professional development to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools, utilizing effective evidence-based practices to serve students and to close the achievement gap. This position will report directly to the Literacy Manager within the Division of Teaching and Learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Creates and develops a comprehensive approach to research-based and data-driven English Language Arts (ELA) supports to address the needs of general education, students with disabilities, and English learners at the elementary and secondary school levels. Provides professional development and technical assistance regarding effective implementation of universal supports for struggling students to support student achievement growth to LEAs within the District.

Supports District LEA teams to refine/enhance their instructional improvement cycle, including possible school visits, classroom observations, professional development, and content support. Collaborates across the Division and with other Divisions within OSSE to discuss LEAs and schools in need of support to determine appropriate technical assistance strategies. Connects stakeholders to resources, information and research from within the agency, and across the education sector to help schools and systems solve targeted instructional challenges.

Qualifications and Education