KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (See Other Information)
• Meet experience requirements (See Qualifications and Evaluations)
• Résumé and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Background Investigation

This announcement will be used to fill the following temporary part-time seasonal positions.

 

EDUCATIONAL AID, GS-1702-04
In this position, you will assist teachers and other professional educators in instructional programs and classroom learning and activities. The employee may be assigned to work in classroom, media center, health clinic, or school office. May monitor students on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and cafeteria during recess and lunch periods, and in bus loading areas before and after school, to assist students in their activities, ensure proper behavior, and observation of safety rules.

EDUCATIONAL AID (Special Education), GS-1702-04
In this position, you will assist the special education instructional program for students with disabilities. Employees in this position provide assistance in teaching skills in toileting, feeding, eating, and personal hygiene. Lift, carry, transfer, and facilitate the motor development of physically impaired students. Observes and records student's behaviors and activities. Tutors students. Performs a variety of administrative tasks. Assists handicapped students to and from school. The employee may be assigned to work in classroom, media center, health clinic, or school office. May monitor students on playgrounds, in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and cafeteria during recess and lunch periods, and in bus loading areas before and after school, to assist students in their activities, ensure proper behavior, and observation of safety rules.

Click on link to view qualification standard. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1700/1702a.htm
In order to qualify for these positions, you need one year of general work experience. General work experience is defined as clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Candidates should describe experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates their ability to provide support services to professional educators in a classroom setting. Include all experience working with children in any capacity in a group or on an individual basis in an educational or recreational/social environment.

OR EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION of two years above high school. One year of full time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial or technical school.

Are You Qualifying Based on Education? A photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) must be submitted. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

 

Combination of Experience and Education:
You may use a combination of your post-high school education and experience to meet the total experience requirements at the grade 4 level.
Must have a minimum of a High Diploma or GED equivalent, or higher education.  
 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selectee will be required to participate in direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.

 

Applicants must meet all qualification and regulatory requirements within 30 days of the cutoff for referrals

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.

Working for Department of Defense Activity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, and sick leave.  The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.   To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

 

For positions with temporary appointments lasting less than one year, benefits may not be authorized.

 

Payment of travel and transportation expenses is not authorized.

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.

3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

6. All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 31, 2012.

 

1.Resume (Please see information required on resume below)

2. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306). This form is available online at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

3. Complete Occupational Questionnaire (USAJOBS)

4. Additional Required Documents if applicable

Applicants must submit the following Eligibility documentation that applies to you:

Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel; or a Command Sponsorship letter, if you are not on the sponsor's orders as well as the Questionnaire for Military Spouse Preference. This form is available online at http://www.pac.dodea.edu/supportservices/personnel/forms/QUESTIONNAIREMSPPREFERENCE.doc

Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf . Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
Applicants qualifying based on education must provide photocopies of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back). To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

 

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.  

 

• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number 600600
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed: 

 

• Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
• Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
• Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:

Job Information required on your resume:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

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 Plan

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If 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

Control Number: 308252600

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