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Position Title
ISS (6-12 MATHEMATICS)
Agency
Department of Defense Education Activity
Announcement Number
NC7X258097507710 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 27, 2025 to Friday, July 11, 2025
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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)

This category includes individuals:

• who have been continuously serving in a NAF or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation for at least one year OR
• who have been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year.

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility by submitting copy(ies) of applicable personnel actions verifying the above criteria with your application.  Additional information about the NAFI Interchange Agreement may be found here.

Are you eligible under a NAFI Interchange Agreement?
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8. 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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9. People with Disabilities, Schedule A

You are eligible for this appointing authority if you are an individual:
  • with an intellectual disability; OR
  • a severe physical disability; OR
  • a psychiatric impairment; AND
  • you have acceptable proof of the disability.

Supporting Documentation: You must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by:
  • a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); or,
  • a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); or,
  • a Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.

**Note: An agency may make permanent or time-limited appointments under this appointing authority.

For more information please go to OPM's website on Federal Employment of People with Disabilities.

Are you eligible under a Schedule A, Persons with Disability appointment?
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10. Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities

You are eligible for this appointing authority if you meet any one of the following:
  • Postal Career Service/Postal Rate Commission - Eligible when serving under an appointment without time limitation, successfully completed a probationary period and has no break in service.
  • VISTA/ACTION Volunteer - Eligible within 1 year of having completed 12 months of community volunteer service under the Peace Corps Act or as a VISTA volunteer under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 or the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.
  • Peace Corps - Eligible within 3 years after serving at not less than 36 months without a break in service of 3 days or more of continuous service under the Peace Corps.
  • Foreign Service Officers and Employees - Present or former career officer or employee of the Foreign Service, appointed under authority of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended.
  • Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service - Eligible within 3 years after returning from overseas if at least 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position were completed.
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Eligible within 3 years after returning from overseas if at least 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position were completed.
  • Panama Canal Commission - Eligible after at least 1 year of continuous employment under non- temporary appointment in the Panama Canal Commission located in the United States.
  • General Accounting Office - Eligible upon completion of 1 year of continuous service on a non- temporary appointment that began on or after 1 Oct 80.
  • Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts - Current/former employees are eligible with completion of at least 1 year of continuous service under non-temporary appointment. Employees appointed to high level positions under 28 U.S.C. 603 or a position of confidential or policy-making nature is not eligible under this authority.
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) - You are eligible under this authority if you completed at least 12 months of continuous service as an excepted service employee with SIGAR after December 16, 2014, or you ARE still employed with SIGAR on the date on which SIGAR terminates, whichever comes first.

Supporting documentation: You must submit a copy of your proof of employment from the appropriate agency (i.e., personnel action, official letter verifying employment, etc.). For additional information on required documents, contact the point of contact on the job opportunity announcement.

Are you eligible under any of the listed authorities?
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11. 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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12. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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13. 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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14. 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 (6-12 Mathematics) 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 (6-12 Mathematics) in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
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 (6-12 Mathematics) in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Incorporate the GROW (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward) coaching model to facilitate coaching cycles with educators/educator teams.
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4. Support facilitation of high-quality professional learning with the use of the agency designated Professional Learning Guide.
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5. Facilitate strategies to promote collaborative learning in 6-12 Mathematics content. (limit characters)
6. Create an intentional relationship of openness/flexibility with educators to instill confidence.
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7. Engage in sustained coaching cycles (Sustained coaching cycles include a collaborative approach to goal setting, planning, implementation of planned actions and supports, monitoring, and reflection.) for educators/education teams utilizing in-person and/or virtual coaching methods.
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8. Coach educators using a designated Coaching Model Innovation Configuration Map as a guide.
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9. Support targeted school continuous improvement efforts through leadership roles (this includes analyzing teaching, supporting school-wide and/or system-wide initiatives or professional learning).
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10. Monitor the usage of programmatic curricular materials.
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11. Leverage multiple venues (i.e., Focused Collaboration, common planning time, department meetings, faculty meetings, etc.) to provide support (in-person and virtually) for educators/educator teams.
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12. Partner with agency headquarters on the facilitation of systemic professional learning.
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13. Prioritize identified educator needs to align with agency/regional/district/school priorities.
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14. Collaborate with agency/region/district leaders/other Instructional Systems Specialists through participation in worldwide programmatic monthly meetings.
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15. Integrate concepts of teacher effectiveness (such as best instructional practices, adult learning theory, team building, instructional coaching, and learning communities) into activities that improve student learning.
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16. Engage identified teacher leaders to provide job-embedded supports at the school level.
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17. Engage in relevant professional learning opportunities (such as reviewing research-based professional learning practices outlined in the designated Professional Learning Guide; Reading relevant journal articles; Networking with role-alike colleagues) to keep abreast of new/innovative 6-12 Mathematics content education. (limit characters)
18. Provide specific/actionable feedback to ensure educator's growth in awareness/capacity.
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19. Create a supportive environment to produce ongoing mutual respect/trust with educators.
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20. Collaborate with agency/region/district leaders/other Instructional Systems Specialists through participation in worldwide train-the-trainer sessions.
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21. Ensure equitable access to high quality 6-12 Mathematics content instruction for students. (limit characters)
22. Facilitate effective strategies for maximizing common planning time among educators.
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23. Implement current 6-12 Mathematics content instructional strategies which use digital technology for teaching/learning. (limit characters)
24. Co-create opportunities for ongoing learning with educators.
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25. Support implementation of strategies to promote critical thinking in 6-12 Mathematics content education. (limit characters)
26. Co-plan facilitation of focused collaboration teams with teacher leaders.
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27. Advise educators in leveraging analyzed data to drive classroom decisions.
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28. Conduct program evaluation for the regional 6-12 Mathematics content program. (limit characters)
29. Co-create reflective assessment of 6-12 Mathematics content program goal development/attainment with educators. (limit characters)
30. Promote problem solving activities in the 6-12 Mathematics content teaching strategies. (limit characters)
31. Identify needs of educators/educator teams using relevant data to enhance teaching/learning.
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32. Coordinate with district/school leaders to provide just-in-time professional learning (i.e., Assistive Technology; Curriculum-based professional learning to onboard a new teacher; etc.) in support of improvement plan implementation where systemic professional learning is unavailable.
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33. 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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