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Position Title
Education Technician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1539-IMDO-24-12187845-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for an Education Technician GS-1702-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Follow a prepared lesson plan to conduct formal educational activities so that students meet education objectives.
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3. Present structured lessons in elementary classrooms to accomplish curriculum goals.
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4. Present structured field-based education lessons with elementary-aged children to accomplish curriculum goals.
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5. Adapt formal lesson plans on the spot to meet differing needs of young students with a variety of learning modalities and abilities.
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6. Facilitate student inquiry through the use of question scaffolding to support learning of scientific principles.
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7. Design lesson content that cultivates engagement with elementary-aged students.
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8. Create age appropriate education materials for elementary students such as lesson plans, props, and teaching materials to maximize conceptual understanding in elementary-aged students.
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9. Plan age appropriate educational activities that teach for conceptual understanding of the subject matter.
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10. Assess and update lesson plans to ensure they meet state curriculum standards.
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11. Use a variety of questioning strategies to promote deeper understanding of concepts and to expand student thinking.
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12. Establish and enforce behavior expectations to keep elementary-aged students engaged in field and classroom settings.
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13. Vary student management techniques for different elementary-aged groups to match intellectual and emotional learning capacities.
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14. Anticipate student behavior in field settings to prevent disruptions.
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15. Adapt presentations to accommodate the requirements of children with special needs
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