This position serves as the School Liaison Officer (SLO) on Navy installations in designated Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The SLO serves as the installation subject matter expert for issues and processes involving Local Education Agencies (LEA) on all K-12 educational matters relating to public, private, home schooling and where applicable Department of Defense Education Activity Schools (DoDEA). Learn more about us at: https://www.navycyp.org.

Duties

Serves as installation (region as applicable) School Liaison Officer (SLO) and subject matter expert and representative for issues involving schools (K-12) and their relationships to the community. Responsible for leading the integration of military chiIdren into local school systems. Receives and processes complaints from installation personnel and their family members regarding area schools and refer to appropriate agency. Develop action plans for accomplishment of community/school support goals. Plan, develop and coordinate joint installation/community/school activities. Primary installation advisor to commanders, installation leaders, parents and educators on all education matters impacting military associates children in grades K-12.

Requirements

• Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour including evening and weekend hours.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, transport children, and/or attend field trips.

Qualifications

Knowledge of CYP School Transition Program policies, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of the Navy operational organizational structure, chain of command, and particularly as it relates to the CYP. Knowledge and understanding of Navy philosophy, goals, vision, policy and programs relating to CYP issues of military members. Oral and written briefing skills with knowledge of techniques and formats for effective communication to installation level leadership. Knowledge of research methodology, information retrieval and data organization for analysis, decision making, and formulation of recommendations. Research methods include interviews, focus groups, working groups, surveys and data search.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**

A minimum three (3) years' experience working school personnel, students and parents (i .e. School Liaison Officer, CYP Manager, education or academic leader/ counselor)

AND

Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYP field: early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, special education, child development, youth development, psychology or youth program administration, or a closely related field.

OR

A combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Contacts

• Address NSA Bethesda 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]