Teacher (English) Job in Camp Foster, Japan

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in applying, please follow this link: https://webapps.dodea.edu/eas/login.cfm

DO NOT apply via USAJOBS

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below.

0310 Teacher (English): A major in English or a minimum of 30 semester hours in English. A maximum of 5 semester hours in speech and/or journalism may be counted toward meeting this requirement. Course work must include English literature, American literature, the teaching of composition (writing process), and a minimum of 12 semester hours in upper-level English courses.

State or Territory Certification/License - Effective January 2009, DoDEA changed its business process for rating professional teacher applications. Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements and Information, to include State endorsements (as DoDEA determines comparable to DoDEA's teacher categories), official transcripts reflecting 50%, (12/24 or 15/30 semester hours) of the course work in the content area, AND professional teacher education (9/18 semester hours), must be considered with each position, where applicable.

Student Teaching or an Internship - Student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program in an accredited U.S. institution is required. In the absence of an approved student teaching or internship program, applicants may be given credit for one year of successful full-time employment as an educator. Since that one year of employment substitutes for a course, no credit may be given for pay purposes.
(Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the student teaching requirement.)

Testing Requirements - Applicants must submit proof of achieving DoDEA's minimum scores for the required PRAXIS tests. Please note that DoDEA has adopted NEW test names and qualifying scores for PRAXIS I. There is no change in requirements for PRAXIS II and both PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II must be met.

DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS) - To apply go to: https://webapps.dodea.edu/eas/

EAS allows educators seeking employment with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) the ability to submit and manage their applications in an online environment. EAS provides the applicant the ability to update their information each year.

All DoDEA educator applicants may view their applications online and make changes to their application at any time.

To view your application:
View application: https://webapps.dodea.edu/eas/

- Once there, log on as a returning user (not as a new applicant) with your username and password.
- Username - your last name and last 4 digits of your social security number, e.g. smith0000
- Password - whatever you chose (if you forgot your password, you can click on "Forgot Your Password" on the login screen under returning user). The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application. You must submit all required documents; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete.

1. Online EAS application - Required
2. Transcripts - Required
3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License
4. Eligibility documentation (Sponsor PCS Orders, SF-50, DD-214, etc.) - If applicable to you (Eligibility documentation may contain: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.

*Photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back). To receive the maximum allowable credit, you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English).

Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.

• Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

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.

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

Kubasaki High School
Unit 35008
Okinawa, Japan
FPO, AP 96373
US