Summary: About the Position:This position is located in the DoDEA Europe South District at Vicenza Elementary School in Naples, Italy. Federal employees in Vicenza, Italy are currently entitled to receive a 25% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This job is open to: The public: - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Internal to an agency: - Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Veterans: - Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency: Duties: - Use student achievement data and related data to make decisions regarding the school improvement plan, teacher professional development requirements, and programmatic changes. - Promote student growth and achievement, as described by the Community Strategic Plan, through leadership, support, and collaboration. - Gather and analyze student achievement and other related data to inform the decision-making process, especially regarding school improvement efforts. - Ensure the integration of DoDEA-approved technology into all curricular areas. - Provide professional development opportunities that both enhance teacher growth and advance the school improvement goals. Requirements: 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 supervisory trial period may be required. - This position requires a Tier 3 (T3) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. - This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. - 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. - Individuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area. - Individuals assigned to Italy, England, or Korea, are required to obtain a visa to enter these countries. Qualifications: - Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employee - Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee Education:The course work must have been completed at, or accepted by, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must provide copies of official bachelor's and master's transcripts (include EDS and Doctorate if applicable). Acceptable degree pathways are listed below. Semester hours for credit bearing internships or practicum experiences in educational leadership and/or supervision is accepted. a. Master's degree in educational administration/educational leadership. OR b. Master's degree reflecting 30 semester hours of graduate level course work. Of the required 30 hours of graduate level course work, a minimum of 20 of those semester hours must be Educational Administration/Educational Leadership. In addition to the requirements listed above, you must also meet the requirements listed below: General Experience:A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching, specialist, or other professional educator experience at the Pre-K -12 level is required. Specialized Experience: A minimum of two years appropriate experience (elementary and/or secondary) in a staff or supervisory position which clearly demonstrated the ability to administer school educational programs and to effectively supervise educators and support personnel. No more than one year of experience in positions that did not involve actual school administration will be credited as specialized experience. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: - Human Capital Management - Instructional Program Administration - Learning and Program Evaluation - Partnering 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