Substitute Teacher Job in Okinawa Island, Japan

Vacancy No. 2025-12719035-SUB-PS Department Department of Defense Education Activity
Salary $156.00 to $156.00 Grade AA to AA
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 4/1/2025 Close Date 3/31/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Okinawa Island, Japan


Summary

This announcement is used to fill Substitutes at all DoDEA schools within the communities below:
Okinawa Island

You will be able to select your individual school preferences within the application which may be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12719035

You will not forfeit your Military Spouse Preference (MSP) by working as a Substitute with DoDEA!

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all U.S. Citizens who reside in the commuting area of the school who are covered under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and have base access. This position does NOT provide Command Sponsorship.

Duties

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

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Substitute teachers are only needed when there is a Teacher absence, and there is no guarantee of regular or recurring work hours. You will only be paid for the time you are called to and report for work.
  • Temporary appointments with intermittent work schedules do not provide any benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, retirement or leave accrual. Temporary appointments do not confer personal competitive status as a Federal employee.
  • This position requires candidates to reside within the local commuting area in which the position is located.
  • This position is covered by the Dual Compensation Act which 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.
  • Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) positions are not covered under the Dual Compensation Act. If you have a NAF job, you may still be eligible to work as a Substitute without regards to the 40-hour calendar week limitation.
  • This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records.
  • You must be covered by the applicable SOFA in the foreign area through command-sponsored employment or as a dependent of a SOFA-covered sponsor to be eligible for this appointment. NOTE: You must submit documentation that verifies your SOFA coverage.
  • This position is covered by the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and the host nation which prohibits the hiring of American citizens who possess dual citizenship with the host country.
  • Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional requirements for employment with the Department of Defense in foreign areas.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to be appointed to this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this Substitute position, you must have a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED). You are not required to submit a copy of your diploma.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

DoDEA DOES NOT PROVIDE COMMAND SPONSORSHIP FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

Positions will be filled from this announcement on an as-needed basis. Multiple vacancies will be filled from the applicant pool that apply to this announcement. Selectees will be appointed on a temporary basis for the length of the school year. Depending on when applicants complete all required pre-employment conditions, you may not be appointed to this position until the next school year.

MILITARY SPOUSES: Because this is a temporary position with an intermittent work schedule, applying and accepting a Substitute position does not forfeit an applicant's eligibility for Military Spouse Preference (MSP).

Additional Requirements

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP) does not apply to positions filled under this announcement.
  • The salary shown is on a per day basis. When your services are only needed for a portion of the day you will be paid at the half-day rate which is half of the daily rate.
  • This position does not confer eligibility for any overseas allowances such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (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. If you are unsure if you meet the definition of ordinarily resident, you may continue to apply to this vacancy and disclose your residence and work status to the HR professional working your job offer.
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.

Benefits

Substitute positions are filled as temporary, intermittent appointments. These appointments do not confer eligibility for federal benefits, such as retirement, leave accrual, or health/life insurance.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

This announcement is considered a Standing Register. It is not used to fill a specific vacancy and, instead, gathers applications from many applicants over time who will be referred to the hiring manager when vacancies exist. Some schools may require many Substitutes throughout the school year and many applicants are hired regularly whereas some smaller schools may not require many Substitutes. You will have a chance to identify your preference in specific school(s) during the application process.

IMPORTANT:Your application is valid for 3 months. To extend its validity, you must resubmit your application for a new 3-month period.

You may apply to as many or as few schools as you wish, but you will only receive one job offer for one specific school. This school will become your home school, but, when applicable, other schools within the area often share Substitutes so you may have the opportunity to work at different schools as well.

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 until you re-submit your application .

Required Documents

You must submit supporting documentation with your application to receive consideration. Failure to submit required documentation will result is an ineligible rating. If your application is rated as ineligible due to missing documentation, you must re-submit your application to receive consideration for future referral lists.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Your application will not be considered for this position if you submit a photograph in your application package.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

  • Personal Information: Full name, mailing address, phone numbers, and email address
  • Education: Institution name, city, state, degree type, and date degree attained
  • Work/Volunteer Experience: Position title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and complete address, supervisor's name and phone number, position start and end dates, hours worked per week, rank/grade if military
  • Other Qualifications: Job-related training courses, skills, certificates, and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments

You may include an optional Cover Letter with your application. For additional information see: "What to include in your resume" on USAJOBS.

Transcripts
  • Transcripts are required if you have indicated in the assessment questionnaire that you possess a teaching certificate and/or college coursework.
  • Transcripts should be legible and clearly indicate identifying information such as your name, the school's name, credit hours, course levels, and/or major(s), if applicable.
  • Transcripts must be in English or translated into English.
  • If your highest level of education is high school, you are not required to submit transcripts or a copy of your high school diploma or GED.
Teaching Certificate
  • If you have a teaching certification, please submit it with your application.
Veteran's Preference Documentation
  • If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 which reflects your character of discharge (Member-4), or other documentation which proves your claim.
  • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation certifying your expected release/retirement from active duty, your character of discharge, your rank at time of discharge, dates of active duty service, campaign or expeditionary medals received, and it must be dated within 120 days of your separation.
  • If you are a disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your VA Letter indicating your level of disability. Do not include any personal health information.
Re-Employed Annuitants
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are applying as a re-employed annuitant, you must provide supporting documentation that proves your status as an annuitant.
  • Hiring of Re-Employed Annuitants must meet certain criteria that justify the re-appointment of an annuitant over an external hire and are approved by DoDEA HQ.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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

Pacific South Human Resources
Address
DoDEA Pacific South District Office
UNIT 5166
APO, AP 96368
US

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 and qualifications for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration, but you may re-submit your application package with additional supporting documentation to receive additional consideration.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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