- Position Title
- Instructional Systems Specialist (Assistive Technology)
- Agency
- Department of Defense Education Activity
- Announcement Number
- NC7X192921092502EX Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 23, 2019 to Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Instructional Systems Specialist (Assistive Technology) position with Department of Defense Education Activity. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Basic Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates you meet the basic education requirement for an Instructional Systems Specialist (Assistive Technology) at the AD-1750-10 pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Specialized Experience Requirement (5 years): Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates you meet the specialized experience requirement for an Instructional Systems Specialist (Assistive Technology) at the AD-1750-10 pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Professional Licensure Requirement: Select the one statement that best describes the certification or education that would make you certifiable under the current DoDEA standards as a Teacher, Severely Learning Impaired/Multiple Disabilities (categories 0416, 0417 or 0418); Teacher, Physically Impaired (category 0419); Teacher, Mildly to Moderately Learning Impaired (categories 0420, 0421 or 0422); Teacher, Moderately to Severely Learning Impaired (categories 0423, 0424 or 0425); Teacher, Emotionally Impaired (categories 0426, 0427 or 0428); Teacher, Preschool Children with Disabilities (category 0429); Teacher, Hearing Impaired (category 0470); Teacher, Visually Impaired (category 0471); or Teacher, Speech/Language Pathology (category 0472). A second certification is required.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conduct consultation sessions as required with district and school staff (sessions may be conducted via on-site and telephonic/Skype for Business/Video Tele-Conference).
5.
Collaborate with school staff in monitoring student access to assistive technology.
6.
Collaborate with school staff in monitoring student access to the general education curriculum/programs.
7.
Consult stakeholders on obtaining new instructional methods/materials.
8.
Inform the district superintendent on annual budget needs for special education assistive technology.
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Coordinate program development in assistive technology.
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Monitor staff development services for evidence of successful implementation.
11.
Perform operations research for the development of assistive technology.
12.
Perform operations analysis on the integration of assistive technology software/devices.
13.
Identify trends from information and data sources.
14.
Provide guidance to school leaders/staff for the district schools' special education program.
15.
Implement assistive technology policies/practices between the agency (DoDEA), district and the district schools.
16.
Assist staff in integrating assistive technology across the curriculum.
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Provide technical support for the implementation efforts of assistive technology hardware/software.
18.
Recommend changes in existing standards/procedures for agency (DoDEA) headquarters
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Maintain current status on Agency (DoDEA)/Federal mandates for Special Education.
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Seek new instructional methods in meeting specific assistive technology needs.
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Maintain an inventory database of equipment/accountable property.
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Maintain an inventory database of district and school resources.
23.
Facilitate completion of Case Study Committee (CSC) assistive technology requests for consultation and/or assessments.
24.
Identify the need for staff development services in assistive technology areas (needs may be revealed through a variety of information sources, including special and general education teachers, administrators, parents, and Instructional Systems Specialists).
25.
Research staff development plans for presentation.
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Provide staff development services in various modes (e.g. workshop courses, conferences, seminars).
27.
Identify teaching methodology to be used in staff development services.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.