Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator NF-04
Defense Logistics Agency · Department of Defense
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent job as a Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for Defense Logistics Agency childcare and youth programs run by Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). Standout points: at least 50 percent of your time is spent in classrooms, PCS moves are authorized, there are a few vacancies, and the first cutoff date is October 22, 2026.
It may close early. The first cutoff date is Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Applicants who apply by then are referred to management first, and later applicants are referred only if management asks.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public and to candidates worldwide. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.; non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for 3 or more continuous years before federal service begins. Military Spouse Preference and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference candidates are included.
What you would do
- Support inclusion of children and youth with medical, educational, or other needs.
- Run inclusion and behavior support processes in classrooms and programs.
- Coach CYS staff on observing children, talking with families, and adapting classrooms.
- Serve on the installation Inclusion Action Team and check policy compliance.
- Spend at least 50 percent of time in classrooms modeling and mentoring staff.
Do you qualify for NF-4?
With experience: You need professional experience showing knowledge of child development, early intervention, special education, and early childhood inclusion, plus experience with evidence-based practices, behavior assessments, and training adult learners. Two years of work with special needs children is listed as a highly preferred qualification. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.
With education: A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester hours in directly related fields such as special education, early childhood education, child or adolescent development, or youth development. Alternatively, you may have 24 semester hours in these fields plus related coursework or experience equal to a 4-year course of study. General psychology and sociology courses do not count.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less showing relevant experience and skills
- Proof of education, such as diploma or college transcripts showing qualifying courses
- CDA credential, if you have one
- Optional accepted documents: cover letter, references, DD-214 for veterans' preference, proof of marriage status for spouse preference
How you will be rated: Applicants are rated on how well their resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers match the listed qualifications. Incomplete applications, including missing questionnaire answers, may be rated ineligible, and overstated experience may hurt your chances.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages and clearly show each required experience area.
- Attach transcripts showing at least 24 semester hours in directly related courses; general psychology or sociology does not count.
- Apply by October 22, 2026 to be referred first, and answer every questionnaire item completely.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Regular full-time, minimum 40 hours per week. May work an uncommon tour, including evenings and weekends. Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized. Travel is 25 percent or less.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. PCS (permanent move) costs are authorized if the move is in the government's interest. CYS childcare fee discounts: 100 percent for the first child and 50 percent for later children, for employees working at least 15 hours per week. Temporary commissary privileges through December 31, 2026. NAF benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
Conditions of employment:
- Direct deposit and Social Security Card required
- E-Verify employment check
- Favorable background check required
- Regular contact with children under 18 triggers federal child-protection requirements
- One-year probationary period may be required
- Pre-employment physical and later physicals required
- Required immunizations, including influenza vaccine
- Complete all DoD and Service training and certifications on time
- Mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect
- Must be able to walk, stand, bend, sit on floor, and see and hear to supervise children
- May work evenings and weekends
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $110,000 – $124,500 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- few
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- General Education And Training (1701)
- Announcement
- C2SCNAFCY-26-13089865
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