To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire (USAJOBS)
3. OF306 Declaration for Federal Employment
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
4. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, December 31, 2012.
NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:
-- Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.
-- Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
-- Highest level of education completed.
-- Job-related training courses (title and year).
-- Job-related skills.
-- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
-- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).
Step 1: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.
Step 3: Sumbit supporting documents. Submit the required documents specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 600600. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
Social Security Number
Vacancy Identification Number
The Vacancy Identification Number is: 600600
1. Title of Job
Educational Aid
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
5. Employment Availability
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
04
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
17. Service Computation Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
Please select the locations in the Guam School District where you would accept employment. Also select the positon(s) you wish to be considered for.
1 Andersen Elementary School (Andersen Air Base)
2 Andersen Middle School (Andersen Air Base)
3 McCool Elementary/Middle School (Santa Rita)
4 Guam High School (Hagatna)
20. Occupational Specialties
001 Educational Aide
002 Special Educational Aide
21. Geographic Availability
Select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:
1616 Santa Rita, GQ
1922 Andersen Air Base, GQ
2091 Hagatna, GQ
22. Transition Assistance PlanIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
23. Job Related ExperienceIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:1. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that best describes your experience and/or education relevant to the position of Educational Aid for the GS/04 level. Select only one letter. Note: Your resume must support the response you select.
A. I have at least one year of general experience that has equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. General Experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
B. I have completed two full years of education above the high school level (60 semester hours). Post-high school level education must have been obtained in a business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university that has been accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instructor per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
C. I have a combination of post-high school education and general experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
D. I do not meet any of the requirements described above
2. Do you reside within the local Guam commuting area? If you are a military spouse and will be PCSing to Guam within the next 30 days, you should answer "yes". A copy of your spouse's military orders must be submitted.
A. Yes
B. No
3. I am requesting Military Spouse Preference based on the transfer of my military spouse to obtain a position in the commuting area of this position. Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application: a) Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.pac.dodea.edu/supportservices/personnel/forms/QUESTIONNAIREMSPPREFERENCE.doc b) A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.
A. Yes
B. No
4. Which of the following best describes your experience working with students?
A. I have worked with students in grades Pre-K through 12, for one year or more, in a formal school setting.
B. I have worked with students in grades Pre-K through 12, for one year or more, in a non-school setting such as churches, clubs, day care, dormitory, group home, camp counseling, etc.
C. I have worked with children in an unstructured environment, e.g. parent, family member, babysitting, nanny, etc.
D. I have worked with adults in an educational setting.
E. I do not have any experience as listed above.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item:
A - I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B - I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C - I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D - I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E - I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
5. Provide educational support services, e.g. developing learning aids, assisting professional tutoring, arranging educational trips, or grading and administering test.
6. Work with individuals with disabilities.
7. Provide personal self-help instructions/services, e.g. feeding, hygiene, dressing.
8. Knowledge of first aid procedures, knowledge of and adherence to appropriate sanitation requirements, and demonstrated willingness to learn and perform special care procedures as needed.
9. Prepares instructional materials and implements a daily activity plan following work direction.
10. Provide additional, special, or remedial instruction, or tutoring assistance.
11. Monitor students to ensure proper behavior and observation of safety rules.
12. Communicate effectively, in English, both orally and in writing, using correct grammar.
13. Perform a variety of clerical procedures such as typing, filing, record keeping, answering telephones, and resolving recurring problems.
14. Use basic keyboarding skills and use of programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
15. Perform standard record keeping, routine filing, and maintain classroom order.
16. Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
17. Work effectively with a variety of personalities and age groups.
18. Use educational and instructional methods and practices to assist the teacher or other instructor in a variety of classroom situations.
19. Use basic academic knowledge and skills while assisting in the classroom.
20. Knowledge of school's policies, procedures, and goals to provide information to students, parents, staff and others, and to ensure order and discipline.
21. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and correspondence procedures to prepare class materials such as worksheets, notices to parents, and other official documents.
22. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff members in a variety of routine work situations.
23. Resolve routine conflict and refer unfamiliar or unprecedented situations to the supervisor.
24. Perform various physical activities, including standing, bending, and lifting of children.
25. I certify that my response to this questionnaire and the resume and documents provided in my application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. FAILURE TO CERTIFY WILL RENDER YOU INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
A. Yes
B. No