Teacher AVID (Secondary).

Responsibilities

• Instruct school staff in AVID methodologies, practices, and philosophy.
• Counsel students on their progress in achieving classroom goals and objectives.
• Adhere to and, when applicable, implement safety and security procedures.
• Plan and deliver the weekly AVID curriculum while monitoring student progress.
• Coordinate all AVID program activities, including student recruitment and scheduling.
• Train school staff in AVID methodologies and conduct parent workshops.

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 period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 investigation with Child‑care Checks as its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years.
• Must satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit
• Individuals hired from the CONUS and their family members (who are U.S. Citizens) must obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
• 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. The license must be unencumbered. The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Pre‑K‑12 level can be substituted and will require all minimum education requirements, student teaching/internship, and full qualification standards to be met. Applicants 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 coursework distributed over fields such as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. Additionally, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education coursework in areas such as learning processes, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching, and curriculum applicable to the position is required. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors, and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from this requirement.)
• Student Teaching or Internship: Student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program in an accredited U.S. institution is required. In the absence of such a program, one year of successful full‑time employment as an educator may be credited. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the student teaching requirement.)
• 0405‑Teacher, AVID (Secondary): Must have completed a Fall DoDEA‑sponsored AVID Implementation Training (AVID Elective Level I) for the current school year and possess an AVID Center Digital Badge verifying training completion. Must be certified or certifiable in any DoDEA middle school or secondary school content area.
• Foreign Education: Foreign degrees and coursework from non‑accredited institutions must be evaluated before acceptance. Three acceptable evaluation procedures: 1) Evaluation by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc.; 2) Evaluation by an institution or state department of education with an endorsed list; 3) Evaluation by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared equivalent to U.S. undergraduate or graduate work. Graduates of non‑accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admission to graduate school and completion of at least 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.

Additional Information

• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the applicable regulations.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered ordinarily resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
• Applicants with family members who have special medical needs should ensure that their needs can be met prior to accepting a position overseas.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access to military medical and dental treatment facilities for civilian employees is on a space‑available and reimbursable basis.
• Overseas benefits may include Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (subject to approval).
• For positions in a foreign country, local laws or international agreements may affect the ability of an employee's same‑sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive benefits.
• Applicants with a disability who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton at
• This position is covered by the Federal Education Association (FEA) bargaining unit.
• All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.