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• Peachtree City, GA 30269-1498

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Summary

The Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) is currently accepting applications under examining authority of 10 U.S.C., Section 2164, for position(s) in DDESS School Districts. This vacancy announcement may be used for the purpose of filling multiple permanent and/or temporary, full time and/or part-time seasonal teaching positions throughout School Year 2008/2009. Temporary positions may be converted to permanent without further competition, but conversion to permanent is not guaranteed.

Major Duties

The teacher plans, develops and organizes long and short range goals, objectives, lesson plans, and daily class work. Presents information and instruction which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development; has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; interacts effectively with students, coworkers, and parents; carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; adheres to established laws, and policies, rules, and regulations; and follows a plan for professional development. Exercises continuous surveillance over the educational welfare of assigned students by working with school counselors, specialists, administrators, and/or school psychologists in resolving learning and behavioral problems of students. Seeks advice from the principal on matters of concern in carrying out professional responsibilities.

Qualifications

Type II: U.S. Citizens who are recent College Graduates. (i.e., have graduated within the past 18 months from the opening date of this announcement, and have one full school year or less teaching experience as of the opening date of this announcement.)

Applicants MUST hold a current (valid) professional teacher certificate issued by a U.S. State Department of Education, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), or a U.S. Commonwealth or U.S. territory in category and grade level of interest in order to be considered under this announcement. Applicants must have satisfactorily completed, in a regionally accredited educational institution, all the requirements for a four year degree. Failure to furnish complete, accurate information will lead to loss of employment opportunity and will not be considered basis for grievance or appeal.

NOTE: If the applicant is a recent college graduate and the Teaching Certificate has not been received, the applicant must submit a letter from the university or State Department of Education stating the certificate has been requested and the student has COMPLETED/MET all the requirements for state certification.

Applicants will only be considered for the categories listed on their current, valid teacher certificate(s).

• If an applicant is interested in a category not currently on their certificate they will need to obtain that certification prior to being considered for it.
• If the certificate does not state specific categories (i.e., teaching titles and/or grades) then the applicant will be responsible for obtaining and providing the information from the certifying state or Commonwealth to specify the categories and/or grades that the certificate covers before they will receive consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

BASIS OF RATING:  Applicants meeting the qualification requirements will be evaluated on experience, education and training as it relates to the Major Duties above. Recency of experience, education and training as related to modern teaching techniques will be a factor in evaluating applicants. When describing experience, specific grade level and subject matter taught should be indicated on the application. Annotate 'N/A' (not applicable) for those items in the application that do not apply unless instructions indicate otherwise. Failure to furnish complete, accurate information will lead to loss of employment opportunity and will not be considered basis for grievance or appeal.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Permanent employees may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, with costs shared with your employer. See USAJOBS/FEHB for more information.
• Life insurance coverage is provided. See USAJOBS/life for more information. 
• New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you may continue in this program.  See the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website for more information about FERS.
• Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program at their own cost after one year of continuous employment.

Other Information

• POSITION(S) UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE.
• RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
• Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.
• Applications must be received by closing date. The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

How to Apply

APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INELIGIBLE RATING IF THEY DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FORMS/INFORMATION.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must submit the following required forms for this position:

1. Application for Employment with DDESS. Please indicate the announcement number on the application.   Note:   A resume describing work experience may be submitted with the application as long as the first and last pages of the DDESS application are completed/submitted as well. (i.e.; Job Title, From/To Dates, Salary, Hours per week, Employers Name, and Supervisor’s name and phone number.) Resumes received without the required first and last pages of the Application for Employment with DDESS will NOT be considered.
2. 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.)
3. Copy of current/valid Teaching Certificate in English (front and back). Teaching certificate must verify that applicant is certified in the area of interest. To meet this requirement you must include the entire teaching certificate in English to include the front and back and it must indicate current certification in area of interest. Any teaching certificates submitted that are not in English, which do not indicate current certification in the area of interest, and which do not include both the front and back of the certificate will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Teaching Certificate must be in English.) NOTE: If the applicant is a recent college graduate and the Teaching Certificate has not been received, the applicant must submit a letter from the university or State Department of Education stating the certificate has been requested and the student has COMPLETED/MET all the requirements for state certification.
4. Geographic Preference Sheet Form (PDF 57 Kbs) Please indicate each geographic area of interest.
5. Veteran's Preference:
• Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4 required), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15.
• LACK OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN THE AGENCY’S INABILITY TO RECOGNIZE VETERAN STATUS FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT – ONLY REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AS INDICATED ON THE SF-15 WILL BE CONSIDERED.
6. Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application:
1. Military Spouse Employment Request Form.
2. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.
3. Copy of marriage certificate

Where to Submit Applications/Forms and Obtain Additional Information

Visit the DDESS Employment Opportunities webpage for additional information and to download forms.

Submit completed applications and forms to:

• DDESS Area Service Center, Human Resources Office
• "2008 TEACHER-TYPE II"
• 700 Westpark Drive, 3rd Floor
• Peachtree City, GA 30269-1498.
• Applications must be received at the DDESS Area Service Center on or before the close of business on the closing date indicated at the top of this announcement. NOTE: Completed application packages should be submitted as soon as possible as referrals will be made from those completed application packages on hand at the time vacancies are identified.

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All applicants will be considered without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other non merit factor.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

• Staffing Assistant Phone: 678 364-6619
• Email: staffing@am.dodea.edu

What To Expect Next

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred.