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Position Title
ISS (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Agency
Department of Defense Education Activity
Announcement Number
NC7X257935362077XR Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?

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3. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?

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4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Instructional Systems Specialist (Autism Spectrum Disorder) position with 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 and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 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. Use systemic process for establishing benchmarks and action steps to create sustainable, school-wide transformation and changes in classroom practice for the improvement of student outcomes.
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4. Assesses designs, delivers, interprets, monitors, and evaluates professional learning for individuals and groups within and across school(s).
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5. Supports the development and implementation of CCRS and instructional practices growth within and across school(s) by establishing priorities for professional learning using a collaborative coaching approach.
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6. Provides consultation, coaching and collaborative opportunities to implement research-based, and student-centered instructional practices to foster professionalism, improve learning outcomes, and support transfer of learning into practice.
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7. Conduct professional development face-to-face and virtual sessions in such areas as, curriculum standards and tools, common assessments, student-centered instructional strategies, 21st Century skills, data, and continuous improvement planning
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8. Differentiate coaching methods in response to teacher and student readiness and interests to continuously grow teacher practice.
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9. Engage school stakeholders in processes/protocols for analyzing a variety of data to include social and academic issues related to student achievement.
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10. Assess education needs to address the school(s) student achievement priorities/goals across various groups through design, development, and administration of multiple data collection methods (e.g. surveys, questionnaires, and observations).
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11. Identify performance deficiencies and future mission and program needs through on-going assessment and develop instructional solutions.
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12. Analyze results to identify training and education gaps, and provide guidance and direction for the development of intervention strategies and incorporation of rigor.
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13. Utilizes data to analyze and interpret results to include gaps, capabilities, and strategies in order to identify individual and collective professional learning.
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14. Evaluate professional learning experiences (inputs) to monitor and adjust program implementation, participant engagement, and achievement of program outcomes.
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15. Develop educators' understanding of the agency priorities, mission, goals, and strategies.
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16. Promote and model best practices in such areas as: standards-based instruction, assessment student-centered learning environments, learning outcomes, shared leadership, facilitation skills, and reflective practice to support the development of a flexible, collaborative, shared school culture.
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17. Provide information on professional learning resources and core content related resources as well as online learning opportunities to help districts reach desired goals and meet systemic initiatives.
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18. Support teachers in developing a collaborative model of co-teaching, observation, dialog, and lesson demonstration to analyze and reflect on practice to promote quality instruction and positively impact student learning.
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19. Use and incorporate subject-specific and developmentally appropriate software when engaging learning in professional development opportunities.
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20. Participate in regular networking and professional development planning to support school program implementation addressing such issues as: school culture, appropriate follow-up activities for sustaining change, and monitoring the use of new skills and knowledge.
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21. Support the development of a collaborative culture to accomplish group goals by drawing out ideas and opinions, recognizing talent and contributions, and addressing resistance to change in a respectful and positive manner.
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22. Collaborate across organizational boundaries with diverse groups to build strategic relationships, facilitate the exchange of ideas, make decisions, solve problems, and achieve common goals. (limit characters)
23. Communicate, share resources, and provide data through technology, addressing teaching, leading and learning needs, to create a systemic shared responsibility and ownership of the work (limit characters)
24. Communicate student achievement progress within and across districts and communities. Recognize and celebrate accomplishments. Acknowledge lessons learned. (limit characters)
25. Participates in professional conferences and meetings. (limit characters)
26. Experience in reaching out to all community groups using a variety of highly skilled oral and written communication strategies such as negotiation, conflict resolution and active listening to influence, motivate and persuade incumbents to take actions to obtain results with district's teaching and learning goals. (limit characters)
27. Interacts with senior military/civilian management and diverse groups consisting of labor representatives, business groups, associates, teachers, students, and parents. (limit characters)
28. Facilitates decision making by on-going contact with stakeholders, school system leaders, and/or school boards to solicit information and recommend solutions. (limit characters)
29. 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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