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School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High)
The Department of Defense Education Activity seeks a School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High) to use student data for school improvement planning and teacher evaluation across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Uses student achievement data and related data to make decisions regarding the school improvement plan, teacher professional development requirements, and programmatic changes.
- Establishes DoDEA educator performance elements and evaluates teacher work.
- Initiates communications between school administration, students, teachers, parents, the local community, and base offices that provide services to the school and/or staff.
Requirements
Who May Apply
U.S. Citizens
Education Requirements
- Master's degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership OR Master's degree with 30 semester hours of graduate coursework (minimum 20 hours in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership)
- Official transcripts required (bachelor's, master's, EDS if applicable, doctorate if applicable)
- Alternative: Valid unencumbered fully professional administrator license comparable to DoDEA Principal issued from a State Board of Education or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Experience Requirements
- General Experience: Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching, specialist, or other professional educator experience at Pre-K-12 level
- Specialized Experience: Minimum 2 years in staff or supervisory position demonstrating ability to administer school educational programs and effectively supervise educators and support personnel
Evaluation Areas
- Human Capital Management
- Instructional Program Administration
- Learning and Program Evaluation
- Partnering
Benefits
Benefits information is available at: http://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/benefits/
Selectees may be eligible for foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (Subject to approval). Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.
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Job-specific skill ratings
Evaluate results-producing strategies or techniques in educational administration within a PK-12 school system.
Develop comprehensive performance plans in order to rate the performance of educators in a PK-12 school system.
Align the development or training needs of employees using analysis of school performance and/or priorities.
Promptly address the disciplinary or developmental needs of subordinate staff.
Comply with affirmative action goals or objectives in order to ensure adherence to equal opportunity program requirements.
Maintain cooperative relationships with labor organizations to resolve district level labor management issues.
Provide leadership or supervision to PK-12 school educators including professional growth conferences or support strategies and resources.
Administer leave in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance.
Analyze personnel management actions in order to make or approve selections for positions, details, or reassignments.
Develop comprehensive performance plans in order to rate the performance of educators in a PK-12 school system.
Align the development or training needs of employees using analysis of school performance and/or priorities.
Promptly address the disciplinary or developmental needs of subordinate staff.
Comply with affirmative action goals or objectives in order to ensure adherence to equal opportunity program requirements.
Maintain cooperative relationships with labor organizations to resolve district level labor management issues.
Provide leadership or supervision to PK-12 school educators including professional growth conferences or support strategies and resources.
Administer leave in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance.
Develop requests for funds, transportation, supplies, equipment and/or facilities to present to reviewing boards and higher authorities for approval.
Design, develop, or manage the implementation of professional development programs such as new teacher training, research based instructional best practices, or standards-based curriculum.
Manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and accountability of supplies and/or program equipment.
Manage the maintenance of pupil records, office files, schedules, statistical and other reports, registers, work orders, and/or expenditure of funds.
Ensure school programs include internal management control systems for prevention of waste, fraud, mismanagement, and/or timely correction of specific weaknesses.
Notify supervisor of education deficiencies, critical issues, and/or emergencies.
Manage facilities, staffing allocation, or financial management planning for a school.
Control the appropriation or expenditure of funds using sound management practices.
Partner with community authorities to ensure the safety and security for staff and students.
Establish a network of service organizations within the school community in order to provide support or services to the school.
Promote a positive climate of mutual trust among stakeholders.
Articulate the school's mission, instructional philosophy, or curriculum implementation strategies to the community.
Participate in professional conferences or meetings to build a network of professional colleagues.
Conduct outreach to community groups using a variety of oral and written communication to influence, motivate, or persuade others to take actions or obtain results with school's teaching and learning goals.
Keep on-going contact with stakeholders, school district leaders, or school boards to solicit information or recommend solutions.
Monitor professional research in order to disseminate ideas or information to other professionals.
Additional Info
Locations
- Camp Foster, Japan
- Camp Kinser, Japan
- Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
- Kue, Japan
- Okinawa Island, Japan
Position Details
- This position is located in the Pacific South District, Japan with Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
- Not part of a Bargaining Unit Agreement
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
- Pay retention may be offered for overseas positions
- Selection subject to Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
- Locality pay does not apply in overseas area
- Tax implications for relocation allowances under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Application Information
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026
- To apply: Complete online questionnaire and submit required documents via USAJOBS
- Resume must be two pages or less
- Required documents: SF-50, transcripts, performance appraisal (if applicable), licensure/certification (if required)
Special Requirements
- Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements
- Must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
- Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary by host nation
- Family members with special medical needs should ensure care availability before accepting position
- Access to military medical facilities is space-available and reimbursable basis only
- Security clearance: Secret required
- Position sensitivity: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
- Financial disclosure required
- Drug test: Not required
- Telework eligible: No
- Remote work: No
Additional Notes
- This announcement establishes an applicant pool for Principal positions that may become available throughout the school year
- Referral lists issued as vacancies occur
- Positions filled based on need and request from schools
- Applicants must select school location(s) and position(s) they wish to be considered for
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