About the Position: This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity, Americas Mid-Atlantic District, Office of the Director SPED Support Team with duty at Camp LeJeune, NC. Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in an office setting.

Duties

Provides crisis response and management for students experiencing emotional challenges. Keeps appropriate records of student or family contacts. Implements the essential components of an instructional program for students with behavioral needs. Analyzes student data and completes Functional Behavioral Assessments. Provides support for the development of Individualized Education Programs. Trains/Coaches staff in behavioral strategies, conflict and crisis management, anger control and goal setting. Provides behavioral support and training to administrators and staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• One 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 may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• 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 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Minimum Education Requirement: A Master's degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, special education, or medical health fields as they directly relate to the duties of this position. The course work must have been completed at or accepted by a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Specialized Experience Requirement (1 Year): One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 (or equivalent) level which includes leading a program for children with autistic and/or severe behavioral challenges; developing, implementing, and executing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP); and providing professional development and coaching to staff in behavioral strategies, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention skills in a school (PK-12) or clinical setting. License/Certification Requirement: Board Certified Behaviorist Analyst (BCBA) certification is required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationEducation Consultation, Coaching and CollaborationLearning and Program Evaluation

Education

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:1. The work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-9451.2. 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); and3. 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.

Contacts

• Address DoDEA Americas Region Office 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk