KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
• You must meet the Selective Service requirement
• You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination

Duties of this position are in support of the case study committee (CSC) and leading the special education process for assessment of students with a suspected disability and eligibility determination.  Collobrates with the school CSC to support the special education process of assessment and eligibility.  Participates in assessment planning meetings; co-manages steps in the assessment process to include data management requirements; schedules pre-staffing meetings with CSC to review assessment results as needed; and provides professional development on identified needs related to the special education process from referral through IEP development.  Administers, interprets and synthesizes assessments.  Adminsiters assigned assessments and completes individual assessments summaries in compliance with DoDEA guidance; completes a synthesis of data for the CSC Eligibility Report to include a comprehensive synthesis of data from all assessment and evaluative reports, identifies the relationship of findings to educational functioning, student's strengths and limitations, and instructional recommendations to be used in working with the student.

Monitors assessment/eligibility activities for compliance with timelines.  Facilitates the completion of assessment with other assessors, ensures all assessment reports are completed within the compliance timelines, and ensures eligibility meeting is held within the compliance timeline.  Collaborates with school CSC in organizing and scheduling of eligibility meetings.  The Assessor participates in these meetings.

Adheres to and implements safety and security procedures; creates a school climate conducive to learning, achievement, and citizenship; participates in professional development opportunities and committee activities to review, evaluate, and develop educational materials to improve the educational program; participates in DoDEA system-wide assessment programs; informs school administration of education deficiencies, critical issues, and emergencies.  Performs other duties assigned.

In order to be considered for employment for positions in DoDEA, applicants must meet the general criteria below.

 

Applicants must also read the information under Position Categories and Requirements available on our web page at:  http://www.dodea.edu/offices/hr/categories/default.htm to find out more aobut specific requirements for the various DoDEA subjects/teaching fields.

1.  United States (U.S.) citizenship. 

2.  Academic Preparation and Requirements. A Masters degree in special education is required.  Course work must include a minimum of 12 semester hours (SH) in courses such as individual tests and measurements, including interpreting and report results, diagnostic techniques and assessment, adaptive behavior assessment, functional behavioral assessment, collaborative (arena) assessment, developmental task analysis, diagnosis of reading disabilities, assessment and identification of low incidence disabilities and specific learning impairments (specific learning disabilities and mental retardation), and assessment of young general.  A second category is not required.

Applicants must have an "active" application in the DoDEA on-line Employment Application System (EAS) to be considered vacancies.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

DoDEA employs the best-qualified professional staff to implement its program of learning. Some of the special selection factors applied to determine the best-qualified and suitable applicants are below.  

• Academic preparation.
• Information secured through employment references and sources. 
• Recommendation from interviewer. 
• Recent experience as an educator. 
• Possession of personal qualifications and traits, such as stability and ability to adapt to unusual and sometimes stressful situations, which are essential for successful performance. 
• Academic preparation to teach more than one subject or grade level. (Note: This flexibility is critical to meet the needs of the ever-changing population of students.) 
• Special achievements or awards related to the position(s) for which being considered. 
  Special skills, abilities, training and experience.

Working for the Deparment of Defense Education Activity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.  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. 
 

OTHER INFORMATION:

Positions under this announcement will be filled by appointment in the Excepted Service.
 
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
 
If you are selected for this position and are not a current DDESS employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-Verify' system.  Federal law requires DDESS to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.  Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies within eight (8) Federal government work days as a condition of continued employment.

All selectees will be subject to a background investigation that must be favorably adjudicated.
 
Condition of Employment:  Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer as a condition of employment, reassignment, or promotion, in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14-R.

DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS)- Apply now! Click here:

https://webapps.dodea.edu/app_banner/banner.cfm?return_url=../EAS/&app=EAS to apply. 

EAS allows educators seeking employment with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) the ability to submit and manage their applications in an online environment. EAS provides the applicant the ability to update their information each year.

All DoDEA educator applicants may view their applications online and make changes to their application at any time. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application.  You must submit all required documents; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.   
1. Online EAS application  - Required

2. *Transcripts - Required

3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License

4. Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.) - If applicable to you (Eligibility documentation may contain:  Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience. 

*Photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) with announcement number stated on them.  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.) 

Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application: 

1. Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at:       http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/MSPRequestFormNov05.DOC
2. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.
3. Copy of marriage certificate

 

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 preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at 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.
Note:  Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

Additional Duty Location Info

Few vacancies in the following locations:
Fort Benning, GA United StatesView Map
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