Substitute Teacher Job in Dominican Republic - 96231522 - ZAAHUPCO2H.7S

Job Title:
Substitute Teacher

Department:
Department Of Defense

Agency:
Defense Education Activity

Job Announcement Number:
11-CUB-017

SALARY RANGE:
$50.50 - $101.00 /per day
Salary range shown is base pay; locality pay does not apply in the foreign overseas area

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 31, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:TP-1701-AA/AA

POSITION INFORMATION:
Intermittent  Temporary position not to exceed One Year

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from US citizen family members of active duty military members and civilians employees stationed in GTMO Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

JOB SUMMARY:

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a DoD Field Activity responsible for the oversight of two school systems, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and the Department of Defense  Domestic Dependent Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS).  DoDEA employs more than 12,000 individuals responsible for education approximately 90,000 students in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.  The mission of DoDEA is to provide a quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for the eligible minor family members of DoD military and civilian personnel on official assignments.  DoDEA is currently accepting applications for the above position(s).  
This position is in the excepted service.

NOTES:

1) Open continuous vacancy announcement.  Applications shall be retained and referred when vacancies occur.  Cut-offs are established as vacancies occur.

2) All applications must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time of the closing date of this announcement via US mail, hand-delivery, or e-mail.  See Submit Forms To section for more information.

3) If sending application via e-mail, attachments cannot be over 5MB as the e-mail will be rejected.  You may send separate e-mails to accommodate the 5MB size restriction.

4) Please do not submit multiple applications for the same vacancy announcement number.  Addendums to applications will be accepted prior to the closing date provided they contain the applicant's full name and the vacancy announcement number.  Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable able to contact or reply to each applicant regarding applicant status, referral lists, or receipt of an application and/or documents.  Please request delivery confirmation if using the U.S. Postal Service, FedEX, UPS, etc., or a read receipt if e-mailing.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Provides instruction in accordance with an established lesson plan and curriculum to students in a classroom.AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) Tutors are advocates and role models for the students, responsible for reporting student progress to the teacher.They tutor students individually or in small groups, review the students' notes, entertain questions and discussions, determine the concepts which need to be reviewed, work with students in any phase of the writing process, and correct students' notebooks.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

DoDDS employs the best qualified professional staff to implement its program of learning.The best qualified candidate is defined as an applicant who possesses a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association which includes 18 semester hours of coursework in the field of professional teacher education; a baccalaureate degree in any major; or an associate degree or has completed at least 60 semester hours of college coursework or if necessary, selection may be made on minimum qualification requirement.The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED).

You must be a U.S. citizen family member to qualify for this position.  Family members are defined as the spouse, unmarried dependent children including step children, adopted children, and foster children not more than 23 years of age of active duty military members and CONUS recruited U.S. citizen civilian employees of the U.S. Government agencies including non-appropriated fund activities whose duty station is in a foreign area.

All candidates must reside within the local commuting area of where the position is located or be relocating to Guantanamo Bay within 30 days before their anticipated arrival within the command.  Military spouse, family members may not receive employment preference until actually arriving at the overseas location.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants meeting the qualification requirements will be evaluated on experience, education and training in teaching.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 and will not be considered basis for grievance or appeal.

BENEFITS:You will not earn benefits or leave under this appointment.
OTHER INFORMATION:

Applications must be received by closing date.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.  If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

Relocation expenses are not authorized. 

HOW TO APPLY:

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

1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).  Auto-fill form available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf. You may submit a resume, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any other written format.  Your resume or application needs to include all information identified on the OF-612 and in the vacancy announcement.  Type or print clearly in black ink.  Include your name on each page of the application packet.  Your resume must include the following:

*         Announcement number, title and grade of the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.

*         Citizenship and social security number.

*         Contact information which should include: current address, telephone and/or cell phone numbers, and email addresses.

*         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.

*         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).

2. Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicant has current or previous civilian service in the Federal government).

3.Photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts with announcement number stated on them, if applicant is using education to qualify.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).

4. Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a 'member-4' copy of DD-214 (member-4 copy is required), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit DD-214 (member-4 copy required) and Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Preference,  http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf, 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.

5. If you are applying for family member employment, a copy of your sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing movement of a family member to the overseas command, or other appropriate documentation (such as a statement of command sponsorship) to support family member status must be submitted to receive consideration.

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

(a) Questionnaire for Military Spouse Preference (form included in this announcement).

(b) A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.

(c) Copy of marriage certificate.

7. Applicants living in the overseas area or relocating to the overseas area must submit the Pre-Employment Questionnaire to Determine Eligibility for Employment (form included in this announcement).

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT (TO BE COMPLETED BY CANDIDATES WHO ARE LIVING IN THE OVERSEAS AREA OR ARE RELOCATING TO THE OVERSEAS AREA)

The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information in order to determine the eligibility of applicants for Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) positions in Cuba.  This form is not intended to establish overseas entitlements.  Please complete all questions and return the completed form with your application for employment. Enter N/A if a statement is not applicable.

1. Are you a citizen of the United States? ____Yes ____No  Also, list additional countries you are a citizen of (if applicable):

2. I have resided in Cuba since (date): ____________

3. My reason for being in Cuba is:

(a)__ I arrived in Cuba with my military sponsor and my trip was command sponsored. (Also complete Questionnaire for Military Spouse Preference and attach a copy of your sponsor's travel orders).

(b)__ I arrived in Cuba to be with my military sponsor, but my trip was not a Government expense (i.e., I am non-command sponsored).  My sponsor's DEROS is: ____________

(c)__ I am a family member of a civilian employee of DoDDS, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, etc.  My sponsor's DEROS is: ____________ (attach copies of your sponsor's most current PCS or RAT orders).

(d)__ I am an employee or the family member of an employee of a private firm doing work in Cuba.  The firm's name is ____________________, and the expiration of this assignment is ____________.

(e)__ I am on contract or I am a family member of a person hired on contract to support the U.S. Forces.  The contract is with (name of the contractor and expiration date) ______________________________, and the contract provides me with a U.S. Forces identification card.

(f)__ I am retired/retiring from active duty military service, date of retirement is/was ____________________.

(g)__ I was discharged  from active military service with a Cuba out.  Date of discharge is/was _____________________.

(h)__ Other (please explain) ___________________________________.

4. I have___ / I have not___ been issued a work permit from the host country.

5. I have___ / I have not___ been employed since being in Cuba.  List name of employer(s), dates, and location(s) of work:_____________________.

6. I own___ / I do not___ own a residence in the host country.

7. I have___ / I have not___ paid income taxes to the host country.

8. Other: (Please use space below or a separate sheet of paper to explain).

I understand that false statements on any part of this questionnaire may be grounds for not hiring me, or grounds for removing me after I begin work.  I understand it is my responsibility to notify the Human Resources Office of any changes in the information provided in the questionnaire.

Signature: ________________________________

Printed Name/Date: __________________________________

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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY CANDIDATES WHO ARE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION)

This questionnaire is for the purpose of determining your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) during your sponsor's present tour of duty.  Please respond to the questions listed below and submit with each application.

PART I

Are you the spouse of an active duty military member? ___Yes ___No  If your answer is No, please complete both Part II and Part III.  Attach a copy of your sponsor's permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the overseas command, or other appropriate documentation, to support your military spouse preference eligibility.

PART II

1. When did you arrive at your sponsor's current duty station? Date: _______

2. Are you presently employed, or have you previously at your sponsor's current duty station or within the commuting area? ___Yes ___No

(a) If your answer is yes, please attach a copy of your appointment record (SF--50 or equivalent form) and complete the following items:

(b) Who employed you?

___ CPO

___ DoDDS

___ NAF (includes AAFES & other NAF instrumentalities)

___ Other, please specify: ____________________

(c) List the title and pay grade of your position(s).  State how long the appointment is/was scheduled to last:

Position Title: ____________________ Grade: ________

__ Permanent  __ Temporary for 1 year or more  __ Less than 1 year

Position Title: ____________________ Grade: ________

__ Permanent  __Temporary for 1 year or more  __ Less than 1 year

(d) Did you ever decline a definite job offer made to you by CPO, DoDDS, or NAF? 

___ Yes  ___No

(e) What is your DEROS (date of Estimated Return from Overseas) for your current duty station (month/year)? ____________________________

PART III

Name (please print): _______________________________________

Signature/Date: ___________________________________________

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TO BE COMPLETED BY DODEA STAFFING: Eligible for MSP ___ Yes  ___ No

Reason for No: _____________________________________________

Signature of DoDEA HR Specialist/Date: __________________________

SUBMIT FORMS TO:

(1) Completed applications for on-island applicants must be submitted to the school secretary at the W.T. Sampson School.  For directions to the school office, please contact the school secretary at x3500.  Applications must be received at the school on or before the close of business on the closing date indicated at the top of this announcement.

(2) For applicants who are preparing to PCS to Cuba, application packages must be submitted to: DDESS/DoDDS-Cuba, ATTN:Cuba District Team, Human Resources Division, 700 Westpark Drive 3^rd Floor, Peachtree City, Georgia30269. 

(3) Additionally, you may scan and e-mail your application and all required documentation to HR.CSB.SC-ST@am.dodea.edu.If e-mailed, please include the announcement number (11-CUB-017) followed by your last and first name on the subject line.  Also, please include your name and announcement number (11-CUB-017) on all the pages of the documents submitted.Applications must be received at either location on or before the close of business on the closing date indicated at the top of this announcement.

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.

Contact Information:

Staffing Assistant

Phone: 678-364-6619

Email: HR.CSB.SC-ST@am.dodea.edu

Or write:

Department Of Defense

DDESS

700 WESTPARK DRIVE

PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 US

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Staffing Assistant
Phone: 6783646619
Email: HR.CSB.SC-ST@am.dodea.edu Agency Information:
Department Of Defense
700 Westpark Dr., 3rd Floor
Peachtree City, GA 30269
US

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 to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.