0490 School Counselor (Elementary)

This position is an 0490 School Counselor located at Patch Elementary School in Stuttgart, Germany-Europe East District. This vacancy is for the school SY 25/26.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in applying you must submit a completed application package through the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employment Application System (EAS). DO NOT apply via USAJOBS. Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted.

Duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive guidance and counseling program designed to aid in the facilitation of the DoDEA educational program and to promote the welfare of the students.
• Provide information and guidance to students, teachers, other school staff members, and parents relative to academic, career, behavioral, personal, and social development of students as part of prevention and intervention services.
• Assist with the course selection process and scheduling for all students.
• Through interviews, diagnostic procedures, research of records, discussions with teachers, parent, or guardian explore the cause of academic, behavioral, social, or other issues that are impacting upon the educational progress of individual students.

Requirements:

• 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 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• You may be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoDEA location.

Qualifications:

• To qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below:
• State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas.
• Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required.
• 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.
• A master’s degree in educational guidance and counseling, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 30 SH of graduate course work well distributed over the areas of guidance and counseling with practical application to programs and practices in a PreK-12 school setting is required.

Additional Information:

• All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.

Required Documents:

• License or Certification: If this position requires a job-related licensure or certification, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package.
• Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.): If applicable.
• Transcripts: You MUST submit a copy of all applicable transcripts (unofficial or official) with your application package.