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Position Title
Instructional Systems Specialist (Professional Learning)
Agency
Department of Defense Education Activity
Announcement Number
NC7X237570086757 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employees

Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1"); OR

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting current DoDEA Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").

Supporting documentation: You must submit the documents which prove you are a current DoDEA employee as described in one of the categories above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee?
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3. Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee

Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee serving in the excepted service?

• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
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4. Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Employee

Are you a current Department of Defense civilian employee serving in the excepted service?

• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
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5. Current Excepted Service Employee

Are you a current Federal civilian employee serving in the excepted service?

• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
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6. Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee

You are eligible in this category if you currently work on a permanent* competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) agencies:

• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Department of the Air Force
• Department of the Army
• Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODEA, Defense Commissary, etc.)

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.

Note(s):
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category unless you are serving on a Flexible Length Renewable Term (FLRT) Technical appointment with a remark indicating that you are eligible for consideration as a status candidate (block 45 must contain a remark on eligibility as a status candidate under section 1109(b)(1)(B) of the NDAA for FY 2016).

If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category

Are you a Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee?
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7. Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

This category includes competitive service, career or career-conditional employees of federal agencies other than the Department of Defense (e.g., Dept of Labor, VA). 

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1").

*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.

Are you applying to transfer from a federal agency other than the DoD?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Instructional Systems Specialist (Professional Learning) with the Department of Defense. 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Professional Learning) in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Professional Learning) in the Federal Service.
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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)
3. Provide assistance in the use of instructional technology in collaboration with the education technologist.
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4. Provide data (through technology, addressing teaching, leading, and learning needs) to create a systemic shared responsibility.
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5. Participate in facilitator professional learning networks to resolve implementation issues.
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6. Engage school stakeholders in processes to analyze student achievement data (to include social and academic issues).
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7. Collaborate with school leadership teams to create professional learning plans for developing rigorous teaching/learning practices.
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8. Model best practices in facets of Pre-K through 12 instruction (such as standards-based instruction, assessment, student-centered learning environments, learning outcomes, shared leadership, facilitation skills, and reflective practice) to develop a shared school culture.
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9. Model the promotion of student engagement by incorporating real world experiences.
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10. Develop educators' understanding of the Agency goals, and strategies.
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11. Model student centered instructional practices to deepen teacher application of process standards to promote student engagement.
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12. Analyze data collection results to identify training and education gaps.
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13. Identify performance deficiencies through ongoing assessment to develop instructional solutions.
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14. Establish benchmarks to create sustainable transformation in classroom practice.
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15. Develop plans in assessing the effectiveness of instructional practices.
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16. Assess education needs to address the school(s) student achievement priorities/goals.
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17. Incorporate subject-specific software to engage learners in professional development opportunities.
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18. Provide relevant research for establishing professional learning priorities.
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19. Implement the school improvement plan to foster a collective accountability for student results.
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20. Analyze disaggregated data to develop assessment plans to collaboratively implement systemic change.
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21. Conduct on-going analysis of multiple data indicators to modify professional learning educational programs (such as math and literacy improvement).
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22. Motivate school staff to collaboratively implement necessary systemic change.
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23. Provide guidance for the development of intervention strategies that incorporate rigor.
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24. Evaluate professional learning experiences (inputs) to adjust program implementation.
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25. Evaluate standards-based instruction data to design authentic assessments.
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26. Conduct professional development in multiple educational areas (such as curriculum standards and tools, common assessments, student-centered instructional strategies, 21st century skills, data, and continuous improvement planning).
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27. Differentiate coaching methods in response to teacher/student interests to grow teacher practice.
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28. Mentor teachers through coaching that builds self-directedness.
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29. Develop professional learning communities to build a collective understanding of student-centered instructional programs (programs to support curriculum/content, assessments of student progress, and standards-based educational system).
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30. Provide professional development to content area teachers in collaboration with Center of Instruction Leadership/Center of Excellence and district instructional and content specialists.
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31. 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.
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