Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Sembach, Germany
Salary Range: $80440 - $137180 Per Year
Job Summary: About the Position: This is a F/T Seasonal Instructional Systems Specialist (JROTC) position for Europe East Region Office, located in Sembach, Germany. Federal employees in Sembach, Germany are currently entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.
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Qualifications: Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See HR Public Portal - Applicant Reference Article: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements (DoDEA) for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee Current Excepted Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Employee Current Excepted Service Department of War Employee Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee The Public 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. State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent (as DoWEA determines comparable to DoWEA's teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas. To receive full reciprocity the license must be unencumbered, which means a license that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the state licensing board of education. The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license and will require all minimum education requirements, a student teaching/internship and full qualification standards must all be met. Applicant's 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 course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors, and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the minimum academic preparation requirement.) Student Teaching or an 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 an approved student teaching or internship program, applicants may be given credit for one year of successful full-time employment as an educator. Since that one year of employment substitutes for a course, no credit may be given for pay purposes. Minimum Education Requirement: A minimum of a Master's degree is required. AND Specialized Experience Requirement (5 years): Specialized experience is experience gained as an instructor of a JROTC program through the implementation the JROTC curriculum as prescribed by the branch of service. Such experience includes leadership development, citizenship, military history, and physical fitness curriculum development. Conducting classroom lessons and facilitating hands-on activities. Mentoring cadets in leadership principles, teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence through practical exercises and leadership opportunities. Organizing and supervising physical fitness activities. Instructing cadets in drill and ceremony procedures. Providing counseling and guidance to cadets on academics, and personal or career matters. Planning and execution of JROTC events, competitions, and community service projects. Serves as a liaison between the school, the military branch sponsoring the JROTC program, and the local community. Engaging in ongoing professional development activities that enhance instructional skills, military knowledge, and leadership. Ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment. Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service for JROTC at the middle school and secondary school level. AND Professional Licensure Requirement: Must be certified or certifiable for any DoDEA Instructor, JROTC teaching category (0325-Instructor Officer, Marine Corps; 0326-Instructor NCO, Marine Corps; 0327-Instructor Officer, Navy; 0328-Instructor PO, Navy; 0395-Instructor Officer, Air Force; 0396-Instructor NCO, Air Force; 0397-Instructor Officer, Army or 0398-Instructor NCO, Army). Upload a copy of your most recent JROTC certification upon applying. Information on DoDEA teaching categories and requirements is located at: https://www.dodea.edu/offices/human-resources/work-dodea/teaching-categories-and-requirements. Please note that preferred consideration will be given to applicants that have completed coursework in the following content areas: 1. Leadership Studies: Courses focusing on leadership theory, principles, and practices. 2. Military Science: Knowledge of military history, customs, traditions, and procedures. 3. Education and Pedagogy: Courses in education theory, curriculum development, instructional methods, and assessment techniques. 4. Physical Education and Fitness: Understanding principles of physical fitness, exercise physiology, and sports training. 5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Courses focusing on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. 6. Counseling and Mentoring: Knowledge of counseling techniques, adolescent development, and mentoring strategies. 7. Ethics and Character Development: Courses that explore ethical decision-making, moral reasoning, and character development. 8. Technology Integration: Familiarity with educational technology tools and techniques for integrating technology into instruction.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/04/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12940401 Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status Additional Information: Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. For more information, visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-04