KEY REQUIREMENTS



• United States (US) Citizenship

Implement a collaborative coaching and learning approach.

Assist new teachers, in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson demonstration, to analyze and reflect on their practice to promote quality instructional practices.

Model effective, differentiated instruction.

Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.

Facilitate professional collaborative groups among teachers in which lessons related to implementing effective content instruction are considered, current research and writing effective practice is read and discussed, engaging lessons are planned, and student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction.

Facilitate grade-level teams among teachers in which issues related to implementing effective content, skills and problem solving instruction are considered, current research and writing on effective practice is read and discussed, student work and data are reviewed.

Provide comprehensive/balanced training in and across given subject areas and curricular areas.

Participate fully in professional development for teachers, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.

Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments.

Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, curriculum specialists and district specialists.

Utilizes appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and extend instruction.

Utilizes technology to manage data, information and electronic resources; communicate with stakeholders; and collaborate with district and school technology specialists in integrate technology into instruction.

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

Applicants must be qualified in two or more secondary teaching categories.

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 about specific requirements for the various DoDEA subjects/teaching fields.

EDUCATION:

A Master's degree in Education from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required.  Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required.  In addition,  a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy/psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required.  Note: Professional teacher education and semester hours in the content area(s) are considered in conjunction with a current and valid State certificate.  Official transcripts must reflect 50% of the course work in professional teacher education and in the content area(s) of the position(s) to be filled.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

2.  Physical ability to perform the duties efficiently and without hazard to self or others.  Applicants must be free of any debilitating physical or mental illness that would prevent the individual from successfully traveling, living, and working in an overseas environment.  Because medical care in most overseas areas is limited, applicants requiring medical care or treatment must ensure that such care or treatment is available at the overseas location for themselves and their family members.  

3. Availability on a worldwide basis is required and applicants should be available for immediate in-processing as soon as an employment offer is made. 

4. Specialized Experience Requirements:  A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience is required in two secondary teaching categories within the last five to seven years.

Must have demonstrated site based leadership skills such as CSI Chair, local union representative, ISS, Algebra Coach, Literacy Facility, etc.

5. Student Teaching or an Internship. Student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program in an accredited U.S. institution is required. In the absence of an approved student teaching or internship program, applicants may be given credit for one year of successful full-time employment as an educator.

(Note: Communications Impaired Teachers, School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the student teaching requirement).

6. Extracurricular Activities. In addition to meeting the academic requirements, most positions require participation in extracurricular activities.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required by the Position:

Knowlege of current research in instructional coaching, curriculum trends in instruction, teacher effectiveness, differentiated instruction, student learning, and best practices in instruction.

Demonstrated ability to integrate concepts of adult learning theory and professional learning communities into activities that facilitate learning, foster collaboration, improve the professional practices of teachers and facilitate continous school improvement.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a variety of groupings and settings.

Evidence of a strong commitment to life-long learning, and quality standards-based education which promotes rigorous and relevant learning experiences for all students.

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 numberic 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.

Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this job announcement into your resume, may result in being removed from consideration.

Working for the Department 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/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc. 

Benefits for Overseas Educators 

Eligibility for allowances, differentials, and transportation agreements is determined by the type of appointment and location of residence at the time of appointment. Selectees will be advised of their eligibility for allowances, transportation, and other benefits at the time an offer is extended.   

Salary
Salaries are comparable to salaries for similar positions in urban school jurisdictions having a population of 100,000 or more in the United States. Teachers are paid on seven (7) different academic salary lanes (ASL) which reflect degrees and graduate course work completed after each degree. The current ASL’s are bachelor’s degree, bachelor’s plus 15 semester hours, bachelor’s plus 30 semester hours, master’s degree, master’s plus 15 semester hours, master’s plus 30 semester hours, and doctorate degree. Service increments or steps are provided to recognize years of verified experience up to the allowed maximum.  

Living Quarters Allowance
A Living Quarters Allowance is paid to eligible employees by the U.S. Government to help defray rental and utility charges when housing is rented on the local economy. Government housing may be provided in some overseas areas without charge. Unaccompanied personnel may be required to share government quarters. Extended stays in temporary housing may be necessary at some posts while awaiting suitable housing for the employee and family. Generally, only applicants hired while living in the United States are eligible for a Living Quarters Allowance. 

Shipment of Household Goods
Shipment and/or storage of household goods and personal effects are at government expense for eligible employees. The weight allowances vary according to location and will be determined at the time of processing.  

Shipment of Automobile
The shipment of a privately owned automobile at government expense may be authorized in certain areas. There may be restrictions on model, size, year, and country of origin of the vehicle.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Positions under this announcement will be filled by appointment in the excepted service.

Length of Tour
Tours of duty are one or two school years depending on the area of assignment. 

• One-Year Tour Areas: Bahrain, Cuba, Italy (Sigonella), Korea, Japan (Misawa and Okinawa), Portugal (Azores) and Turkey.
• Two-Year Tour Areas: Belgium, England, Germany, Italy (other than Sigonella), Japan (other than Misawa and Okinawa), Netherlands and Spain.

Medical/Dental Facilities
Applicants should be prepared to use the medical and dental services of the host country.  Military dispensaries may be available to provide emergency services in some locations, but the nearest military hospital facilities may be located some distance away.  Medical care at overseas military treatment facilities is limited.  Mental health care professionals are generally not available in the military medical units and host nation mental health professionals usually do not meet the needs of Americans.  Individuals or family members with behavior disorders or requiring psychiatric or mental health care should not travel to overseas areas.  Internal medicine practitioners and cardiologists are generally not available in military health care units.  Military and foreign country pharmacies may not stock medicines or prescription drugs that are available in the U.S. Teachers must pay for all prescriptions filled at Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).  The MTFs pharmacy rates are comparable to rates in the United States. Applicants must determine whether adequate medical care is available in the country concerned prior to accepting an assignment if they or their family members have medical problems or require medication.  Military dental clinics are usually only available to provide emergency services.  

Special Education Services
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) provides education including special education to the children of DoD civilians who are eligible for services from DoDDS. Students must meet DoDDS criteria for special education. Services are provided based on an Individualized Educational Program. Most schools are not staffed for all disabilities although DoDDS staffs schools in specific locations for a full range of disabilities. Prior to accepting a position, applicants who have children with significant disabilities (i.e., blindness, deafness, severe mental retardation, serious emotional impairments) should ensure that the child's educational need can be met at the location of the job.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

Transportation Agreement
Selected applicants must sign a Transportation Agreement to commit to remain overseas for the tour of duty. Transportation is provided for eligible employees, their family members, and household goods to and from the overseas area. Upon successful completion of a tour of duty, employees may commit to another tour of duty and be granted travel to and from the United States at government expense.   

Mobility Certificate
Selected applicants are also required to sign a mobility certificate indicating that they understand and agree to be reassigned to other school positions, for which they are determined qualified, at any location within the DoDDS system.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1.  Your Resume

2.  A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

To begin process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.  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 the cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 737241.  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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the cut-off date.  YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

1. Online application Occupational Questionnaire  - REQUIRED

2.  Resume (must include beginning/ending month and year for each employment period) - REQUIRED

3. *Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcripts - REQUIRED

4. Eligibility documentation - 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). 

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:

First notification:  Once the online questionnaire and resume are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successfully received.  Receipt of this email does not confirm receipt of the other required document(s): copy of your official transcripts, SF-50, etc. or any other required documents as listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.  We will review your resume and required supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification & eligibility requirements.

Second notification:  You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration.

Additional notifications:  For those referred to the hiring manager, we will keep you updated on the status using the online alert system.  You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status.  USAJOBS has added an alert to their system to drive status updates notification for applicants.  You can elect to activate the proactive notification from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process to sign-up for automatic alerts when there are status changes for jobs to which you have applied.