Substitute Teacher

Summary This announcement is used to fill Substitutes at all DoDEA schools within the communities below: Aguadilla/Borinquen, Puerto Rico Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico You will be able to select your school preferences within the application which may be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12820504 You will not forfeit your Military Spouse Preference (MSP) by working as a Substitute with DoDEA! 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 at least 18 years of age to be appointed to this position. Qualifications This announcement will be used to fill Substitute positions within Puerto Rico, and your level of education or teaching certification status determines which of three levels you qualify for. When the Principal requests to hire more Substitute teachers at a school, candidates from all three levels will be referred for consideration and selection. When you submit your application, you will be required to identify your level of education and submit required supporting documentation. In order to qualify for this Substitute position, you must meet one of the education requirements described below. Level 1 - Certified Teacher: To qualify as a Level 1 Teacher (Substitute), you must have a valid, unexpired teaching certificate in any field and issued by any state/territory in the United States. Please note you must attach a copy of your teaching certificate AND a copy of your official transcripts (in English). Level 2 - Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or higher: To qualify as a Level 2 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Please note you must attach a copy of your transcripts (in English). Level 3 - Associate's Degree (AA) or 60 semester hours or more: To qualify as a Level 3 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess an Associate's degree OR have successfully completed 60 semester hours at a college/university. Please note you must attach a copy of your transcripts (in English). Education Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable: a. The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations. b. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and c. The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college Additional information 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. 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 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.