Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a DoD Field Activity responsible for the oversight of two school systems, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS). DoDEA employs more than 12,000 individuals responsible for educating approximately 90,000 students in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The mission of DoDEA is to provide a quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for the eligible minor family members of DoD military and civilian personnel on official assignments.
WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens with Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status residing in the commuting area.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: DoDDS employs the best qualified professional staff to implement its program of learning. The best qualified candidates are defined as:
1. Applicants who possess a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association which includes 18 semester hours of course work in the field of professional teacher education;
2. A baccalaureate degree in any major;
3. An associate degree or has completed 60 semester hours; or
If necessary, selection may be made based on minimum qualification requirement. The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED).
TRAVEL ENTITLEMENTS, LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE (LQA) AND POST ALLOWANCE (PA): Payment of travel and transportation expenses, LQA, and PA are not authorized.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Substitute teachers present instruction in accordance with an established lesson plan and curriculum to students in a classroom environment. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Tutors are advocates and role models for the students, responsible for reporting student progress to the teacher. They tutor students individually or in small groups, review the students’ notes, entertain questions and discussions, determine the concepts which need to be reviewed, work with students in any phase of the writing process, and correct students’ work.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute teachers/AVID tutors work only when actually needed, and have no guaranteed tour of duty. Substitute teachers may work no more than 90 consecutive days in a continuing full-time or part-time position with a prescheduled tour of duty. Substitute teachers/AVID tutors are not eligible for health insurance, life insurance and retirement benefits and do not earn leave.
Federal employees must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DOD Regulation 7000.14R.
HOW TO APPLY – ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:
1. Résumé, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612)
, or any other written format. (Do not submit original documents as applications will not be returned.)
- Applications must include the total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week.
- Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
- Copy of official college transcript(s) (optional). To receive credit for education gained in a foreign institution, you must submit proof of its equivalency to a United States education program.
2. Copy of sponsor’s permanent change of station (PCS) orders authorizing movement of family member to the overseas command, or other appropriate documentation (such as statement of command sponsorship) to support family member status.
3. If you possess prior military service, copy of DD 214, (member-4 copy) reflecting character of service e.g., honorable) and period(s) of service.
4. If claiming 10-point veteran preference; Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference is required along with supporting documentation as described in Item C on the SF 15.
5. If selected for a substitute teacher by the School Principal, the school POC needs to immediately forward the completed forms to the DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam Human Resources Division to confirm eligibility for substitute teacher appointment. Most are available for download by clicking here http://www.pac.dodea.edu/supportservices/personnel/Vacancies/SubstituteTeachers.htm and scrolling to the bottom of the page or clicking on the below forms:
General Information on Family Member Preference
Substitute Teacher Checklist
Substitute Geographic Availability Statement: Japan
Pre-Employment Questionnaire
Cleared Installation Records Check (IRC)
OF 612: Optional Application for Federal Employment
OF 306: Declaration for Federal Employment
SF 61: Appointment Affidavit
SF 181: Race and National Origin Identification
SF 144: Statement of Prior Federal Service
SF 256: Self-Identification of Handicap
SF 1152: Designation of Beneficiary
Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Pre-Appointment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration (male applicants only)
Military Reserve or Guard Status Code
Retired Military Data
Address Change Form
Form W-4
SF 1199A: Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
SF-52: Request for Personnel Action
Employee Emergency Notification Data
Request for State Tax Deductions
For information on how to complete the below required items, contact the nearest school/office where you are willing to work.
- SF-85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (must be validated electronic version – EPSQ system located at any DoDDS school). If the school does not have this program, you may inquire at your local Family Support Center or Security Forces Office for access.
- SF-85P-S Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions
- SF-87 Fingerprint Card (2 cards required)
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in the application package.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a copy of your application to the school/office where you are willing to work.
All applicants will be considered without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employing agency.
Applications received in postage-paid Government envelopes will not receive consideration, and applicants are reminded of the legal prohibition against the use of such envelopes or other Government property for other than officially approved activities. These prohibitions are contained in 5 USC 735.205, 39 USC, and 18 USC.
DoDEA is an equal opportunity employer. There will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. 
