Department of Defense Education Activity

Collaborate with curriculum teams, implement digital learning, and develop policies for technology integration in education. | Master's degree in Education or related field, 3+ years in PreK-12 educational technology, and relevant teaching or development experience. | Summary About the Position: This position is located at the Department of Defense Education Activity, DoDEA-Americas, Quantico, Virginia. Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in an office setting. Duties Help • Collaborates with curriculum teams to align instructional strategies and agency priorities • Ensures all technologies meet policy requirements and the needs of students and teachers • Implement digital learning through partnership with school and district leaders • Collaborate with district Instructional Support Specialists (ISSs) to develop and model learning opportunities to deepen educators' use of technologies • Provide targeted professional learning experiencs • Use the DoDEA Coaching Model as a guide for coaching to demonstrate proficiency in coaching practices • Provide and deliver high impact professional learning experiences • Align technology integration efforts across the curriculum with ET community • Cultivates a culture of innovation that redefines digital teaching and learning practices • Develops policies that affect all technology integration Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement. • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required. • Direct deposit of pay is required. • Two year trial period may be required. • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. • This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. • You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. • You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location. • Incumbent must respect the privacy and sensitivities of students and parents by controlling and restricting personal information to those with a need to know. • Subject to Section 231, Crime Control Act of 29 November 1990; Section 13041, Title 42, United States Code; and Section 1094, National Defense Authorization Act (For fiscal years 1992 and 1993) of 5 December 1991, and the DoDI 1402.05. • The additional background requirements are State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks. Qualifications Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and/or Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Minimum Education Requirement: The course work must have been completed at or accepted by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. ISS positions must meet the following three criteria: (1) Minimum Education Requirement, (2) Specialized Experience Requirement, (3) Professional Licensure Requirement. (1) Minimum Education Requirement: A minimum of a Master's degree in the field of Education is required. Graduate or undergraduate course work must include a minimum of 24 semester hours of education technology, specific to instructional technology. Such courses include instructional design, online or distance learning, integration of technology into curriculum including assistive technology, assessment and planning for technology, professional learning and development and technology leadership in education. No more than 9 semester hours will be accepted in content areas such as STEM education, emerging technologies in education, augmented or virtual reality in education, artificial intelligence (AI), digital media and design, video communications, or media and gaming design. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be uploaded, including at a minimum, Bachelor's, Master's transcripts, etc. See other supporting documents section for more information. (2) Specialized Experience Requirement (5 years): Specialized experience is experience gained in teaching, educational research, development of educational materials and aids, educational testing, educational administration, or comparable activities in an elementary and/or secondary school, which has clearly demonstrated success in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of education and familiarity with current developments in PreK-12th grade education and training. This experience must include a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of PreK-12 Educational Technology, in either a formal or informal role. Preferred consideration given to applicants that have completed coursework in the following content areas: 1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. 2. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. 3. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments. 4. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. 5. Technology in education: Study of application of technology in teaching and learning. Includes the integration of technology in education, focusing on theories, practices, and methodologies to develop and implement effective digital learning. (3) Professional Licensure Requirement: None. A current and valid, unencumbered professional teaching licenses in Education Technology from any U.S. state, territory, or the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will be considered to have met the education content specific requirements. Information on DoDEA teaching categories and requirements is located at: https://www.dodea.edu/offices/human-resources/work-dodea/teaching-categories-and-requirements You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: • Instructional and Performance Support Technology • Instructional Materials & Curriculum Development • Instructional Program Evaluation • Staff and Faculty Development Education Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions - Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: 1. The work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-9451. 2. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and 3. The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college. Additional information • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. • Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service. For more information, visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html. • Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. You will find additional information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Lead school operations, evaluate teacher performance, manage government property, analyze student data for school improvement, and coordinate communications among stakeholders. | Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field with 3+ years of Pre-K-12 teaching or professional educator experience, ability to obtain security clearance, and willingness to relocate. | Summary This announcement is to fill any Assistant Principal position (SPECIAL EDUCATIONA) at Stowers Elementary School in the Ft. Benning, Georgia area for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Duties Help • Establish DoDEA educator performance elements and evaluates teacher work. • Serve as the responsible officer for all government-owned or leased property assigned to the school. • Gather and analyze student achievement and other related data to inform the decision-making process, especially regarding school improvement efforts. • Initiate communications between school administration, students, teachers, parents, the local community, and base offices that provide services to the school and/or staff. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement. • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required. • Direct deposit of pay is required. • Two year trial period may be required. • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. • Two year supervisory probation period may be required. • This position requires a Tier 3 (T3) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. • You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location. • You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. • A secret security clearance is required. • You may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Qualifications Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employee (Current DoDEA) Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee (Excpt Svc DoDEA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Basic Requirements for an Assistant Principal: Education: The course work must have been completed at, or accepted by, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must provide copies of bachelor's and master's transcripts (include EDS and Doctorate's if applicable). Acceptable degree pathways are listed below. Semester hours for credit bearing internships or practicum experiences in educational leadership and/or supervision is accepted. • Master's degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership. OR • Master's degree reflecting 30 semester hours of graduate level course work. Of the required 30 hours of graduate level course work, a minimum of 20 of those semester hours must be Educational Administration/Educational Leadership. Note: Applicants who submit a valid unencumbered fully professional administrator license with a certification comparable to DoDEA Assistant Principal and issued from a State Board of Education of the United States and its U.S. territories or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will be considered to have fulfilled the semester hour requirement for Educational Administration/Educational Leadership and be found eligible. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts are still required to be submitted with application. AND Specialized Experience: A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching, specialist, or other professional educator experience at the Pre-K - 12 level is required. NOTE: Copies of all transcripts must be uploaded, including at a minimum, Bachelor's, Master's transcripts, etc. See other supporting documents section for more information. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: • Human Capital Management • Instructional Program Administration • Learning and Program Evaluation • Partnering Education Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: • the work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-945 • the foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and • the work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 semester hours of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college. Additional information • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. • Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service. For more information, visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html. • Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.