ESOL PK-12 Curriculum Architect & PD Lead

Responsibilities Provide educational products (instructional methods, curriculum, resources and technology) to support PK-12 ESOL students. Lead the systemic review of ESOL curriculum for PK-12 grades for improvement and currency. Implement ESOL professional development for PK-12 educators. Advise senior leaders on the management of the ESOL PK-12 program. 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. One year probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation. This position requires submission of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Qualifications Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) that included at least 24 semester hours of coursework appropriate to the position, with study in at least four of the following five areas: Learning theory and educational psychology Instructional design practices Educational evaluation Instructional product development Computers in education and training Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience developing curriculum for PK‑12 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs, evaluating ESOL programs, and providing professional development to PK‑12 teachers, at a level above school‑level (e.g., central/district office, state agency). Time in Grade Requirement : Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑12). Additional Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the majority of civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. Reimbursement under the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) is available under specific circumstances. You may claim priority placement preferences such as PPP, military spouse preference, or veteran status. Retired senior federal employees may apply as reemployed annuitants. Reasonable Accommodation Requests Applicants who believe they have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may request a reasonable accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Requests and supporting documentation must be submitted prior to starting the assessments. The assessment must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the assessment URL, if submitted after the announcement close. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA)