Instructional Coordinator (00629)
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This first review of applications will be January 28 2026. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
For a complete job description please email
To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.
Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview:
The Special Education Unit is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of special education services to over 19000 Montana children with disabilities. This supervision includes ultimate responsibility for the policies and procedures interagency coordination and providing guidance and support for the implementation of early childhood education programs along with rules regarding the development and implementation of services for students identified as Gifted and Talented and necessary for distribution of substantial (over $130 million biennial) state and federal special education dollars the authority to impose sanctions including the withholding of funds and making recommendations to the Board of Public Education for removing school accreditation of public schools and agencies not in alignment with state and federal regulations. The Unit is also responsible for the provision of services to children with disabilities in the event the public school or state agency refuses or is unable to provide services consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws. Under federal law it is the states supervisory responsibility to guarantee that each child with disabilities ages 3 through 18 inclusive residing in the state and enrolled in a public school state-operated or state-supported school receives a free and appropriate public education.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Required for the first day of work:
Knowledge of verbal and written communication.
Knowledge to plan effectively and meet required timelines.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
Ability to establish and maintain professional interactions and communications.
Ability to develop and deliver technical assistance.
Ability to interpret federal regulations and assist in development of state rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Bachelors degree in education preferably in Special Education.
Three years experience in education learning professional development research design and practice curriculum and classroom assessment development instructional practices or related arears.
Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the TRS retirement system.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
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