Summary

Purpose of this announcement is to establish an applicant pool for intermittent substitute teacher positions needed for DoDEA schools located in Italy (Aviano, Livorno, Naples, Sigonella Sicily, Vicenza) and Spain (Rota, Seville).

Positions are filled on an as-needed basis; no guarantee if or when a position in a specific location becomes available. Applications to this vacancy announcement expire 3 months after you apply; you must update your application to continue being considered.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens in the local commuting who are not considered Ordinarily Resident, and who are covered by the applicable SOFA agreement.

Duties

Replaces the classroom teacher
The Substitute Teacher must respect the privacy and sensitivities of students and parents by controlling and restricting personal information to those with a "need to know"
Plans, organizes, and presents information and instruction which helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development
Provides instruction which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals
Interacts effectively with students, co-workers, and parents
Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed
Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
Follows a plan for professional development
Reports to and is supervised by the principal

Conditions of Employment

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
Candidates must reside within local commuting area where position is located.
Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding worksite encompassing localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel daily to work based on generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)
This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under eighteen (18) years of age.
Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and NACI).
Employment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination and favorable re-investigation every five years.
Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.
You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.
All requirements must be met at time of appointment. You are advised to submit your complete application and all supporting documents promptly as part of your application package.
See the "Additional Information" section for details on Ordinarily Resident Status.

Qualifications

The minimum qualification to be considered for this position is a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible photocopy of official transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking with completion date. Transcripts must be in English.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

Positions filled based upon the need and request from the school. Applicants must select school location(s) within their local commuting area they wish to be considered for.

The Dual Compensation Act prohibits an individual from receiving pay from more than one position for more than an aggregate of forty (40) hours of work in one calendar week. This prohibition applies to employees paid from either appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or a combination thereof, and includes temporary, part-time, flex-time, and intermittent appointments.

Time and attendance maintained and monitored by the home school. Home school is the specific school the Substitute is assigned to at time of hire. Substitutes may be shared between all other schools within complex at the discretion of the home school.

LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE (LQA) AND PAYMENT OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferring to an overseas/foreign area.

Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be US citizens covered by the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) via other command-sponsored military, civilian, or eligible contractor employment - either on their own, or as an eligible dependent of a sponsor with SOFA certification and not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable SOFA. An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on host nation.

This position does NOT confer SOFA certification.

Family member appointments may not exceed 2 months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23. Family members are defined according to the DODI 1400.25, Vol.1232 as: For a military member whose duty station is in a foreign area, the member's spouse or unmarried dependent child. For a civilian US employee as defined by section 2105 of Title 5, United States Code, the employee's spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried dependent child, or unmarried child of the employee's spouse or domestic partner. A family member must physically reside with his or her sponsor to receive family member preference.

Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize preference status for this announcement.

Federal Benefits: Temporary, intermittent appointments without an established regular tour of duty are excluded by regulation from leave accrual, health insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will initially be reviewed for completeness and used to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If eligibility and qualification requirements are met, candidates' applications may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager may contact you directly for an interview.

If an incomplete application package is submitted or if you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Resume

Personal Information: Full name, mailing address, phone numbers, email address
Education: Institution name, city, state, degree type, date degree attained
Work/Volunteer Experience: Position title, a detailed description of duties/accomplishments, employer's name/complete address, supervisor's name/phone number, position start/end dates (month/year to month/year or month/year to present), hours worked per week, rank/grade if military. If currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
Other Qualifications: Job-related training courses, skills, certificates, licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments

For additional information see: "What to include in your resume" on USAJOBS.

Eligibility Documentation
Must submit appropriate supporting documentation to verify eligibility for appointment. At minimum, eligibility documentation may include the following:

A copy of your (or your sponsor's) PCS orders, as well as any/all subsequent amendments, verifying your coverage under applicable SOFA agreement
A copy of your marriage certificate
Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist list
If hired locally (not on sponsor's orders) a copy of your (or your sponsor's) logistical support (or Command Sponsorship) memo verifying sponsor's current DEROS, continued coverage under applicable SOFA with your name listed as an eligible dependent.
If a current federal employee, a copy of most recent SF-50 (or equivalent).

Note: Applicants will not be considered or rated if all appropriate documents are not included in application packet.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE:

Veterans' Preference (if applicable)
To claim veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (or other official document) containing your dates and character of service, and type of discharge. To claim 10-point veterans' preference you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-pt Veterans Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf), including the required supporting documentation indicated (e.g., VA civil service letter).

Veteran within 120 days of discharge - You must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying:

Your expected release/retirement from active duty
Under honorable conditions
Your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge
Dates of active duty service
Any campaign or expeditionary medals received
Dated within 120 days of your separation.

Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran - You must submit a completed SF15 and all additional proof, if applicable. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.

Transcripts - Must attach a legible photocopy of all OFFICIAL transcripts (front and back) from an accredited college/university with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking with completion date. Any transcripts not in English will not be accepted or considered.

Teaching Certificate - Must attach a photocopy of current, valid state issued Teaching Certificate. Certificate must be in English.

Re-employed Annuitant Information
If you are a retired Federal employee (annuitant) meaning that you are an individual receiving an annuity from a civil service retirement fund (Civil Service Retirement System/CSRS or Federal Employees Retirement System/FERS), please provide the following supporting documentation:

Retirement SF-50
OPM current Annual Annuity Statement
Statement or email stating you will not accept the position without the salary dual-compensation waiver
DD-214, if applicable

Please note: Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are not eligible for additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage) or annual, sick leave or holiday pay if on an intermittent work schedule. All reemployed annuitants serve at the will of the appointing authority, i.e., they may be released at any time based on the management needs of the organization

IMPORTANT:

Do not submit photographs. Your application will not be considered for this position if you submit a photograph in your application package. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Documents with photographs must not be visible to hiring officials.
Applicants will not be considered or rated if all appropriate documents are not included in their application packet.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. For further assistance how to complete any task on USAJOBS, step by step, click USAJOBS Help Center | How to.
Follow prompts to select or add Resume you want to use for this application.
Select Documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Review and Submit Application.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.It is important you select all documents you want to use in this application. It is your responsibility to verify your resume is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

DoDEA Europe-South Human Resources

Email

EUR-DODEA-Europe-South@DODEA.EDU

Address

DoDEA Europe South District Office
Vicenza, Italy
Unit 31401 Box 11
APO, AE 09630
US

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. The hiring manager may contact you directly for an interview.

Open & closing dates

01/20/2024 to 12/31/2024
Salary

$146 - $146 per day
The salary amount is $73.00 per half day and $146.00 per full day.
Pay scale & grade

TP AA
Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Temporary - The expiration of the appointment will be set in accordance with the end of the school year.
Work schedule

Intermittent - On-Call, As Needed
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)

1701 General Education And Training
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

24-ES-12280285-SUB-IT-ES
Control number

771586200

Substitute Job

Summary

This job is open to

The public