Teacher Preschool Children (ages 3-5) with Disabilities Job in Fort Bragg, NC

Vacancy No. NC7X257971442476X Department Department of Defense Education Activity
Salary $59,073.00 to $143,310.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/13/2025 Close Date 8/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Bragg, NC


Summary

This position is for the 2025/2026 school year.

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)

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

DO NOT apply via USAJOBS Applications submitted to USAJOBS WILL NOT receive consideration.

Duties

  • Supports, counsels, and motivates students to meet or exceed grade-level standards; draws on personal knowledge of the individual student's personality, background, and interests when discussing learning issues, achievements, and conduct in class.
  • Adheres to and, when applicable, implements safety and security procedures; contributes to creating a school climate conducive to learning, achievement, and citizenship.
  • Provides instruction. assessment, and program planning for preschool aged students with a range of disabilities including intellectual, physical, communication, learning, and emotional disabilities.
  • Provides educational intervention strategies to include diagnostic-prescriptive instruction in a variety of settings to include but not limited to preschool classroom, resource room, general education classroom, consultation and collaboration.
  • Works collaboratively with community and school to identify children at risk for below proficiency performance in school.
  • Works with the CSC to provide pre-referral interventions, administer screening tests, and as necessary, administer diagnostic tests in the five developmental areas: physical, communication, cognitive, social/emotional, and adaptive
  • Works with Early Intervention Program (EIP) personnel to ensure a seamless transition for three year olds matriculating from early intervention services and enrolling in a DoDEA school.
  • Differentiates instructions for individual student learning styles and unique learning needs.
  • Provides consultant services to parents and school personnel to facilitate carry-over of pre-academic and behavioral skills into the home and classroom.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • TWO year trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
  • You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

FIND OUT MORE HERE: Teaching Categories and Requirements | DoDEA

A major in special education or a minimum of 30 semester hours in special education is required. Course work must include a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to preschool or early childhood education.

State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent (as DoDEA determines comparable to DoDEA's teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas. To receive full reciprocity the license must be unencumbered, which means a license that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the state licensing board of education. The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license and will require all minimum education requirements, a student teaching/internship and full qualification standards must all be met. Applicant's claiming military spouse preference under the MSLRA will receive consideration for an encumbered license.

Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required. Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors, and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the minimum academic preparation requirement.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS) -

To apply go to: https://webapps.dodea.edu/EAS/login.cfm

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

To view your application:
- View application: click here https://webapps.dodea.edu/EAS/login.cfm
- Once there, log on as a returning user (not as a new applicant) with your user name 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. Official Transcripts - Required
3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License
4. Eligibility documentation (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 undergraduate and graduate college/university transcripts (front and back) with announcement number stated on them. 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once your complete application is received (via EAS) and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview as vacancies occur.

Required Documents

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. COMPLETE Transcripts - Required
3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License
4. Eligibility documentation (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 COMPLETE undergraduate and graduate 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).

How to Apply

  • APPLY NOW: https://webapps.dodea.edu/EAS/login.cfm
  • 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.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
HENCB1 Devers Elementary School
3355 Varsity Street Bldg 9-5536
Fort Bragg, NC 02837
US

Next steps

APPLY NOW: DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS) - Apply now:

https://webapps.dodea.edu/EAS/login.cfm
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