Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High) in the Federal Service.
School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High)
Uses student achievement data to make decisions regarding school improvement, teacher professional development, and programmatic changes.
Uses student achievement data and related data to make decisions regarding the school improvement plan, teacher professional development requirements, and programmatic changes.
Establishes DoWEA 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:
- Master's degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership, OR
- Master's degree with 30 semester hours of graduate coursework, including at least 20 semester hours in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership.
- A valid unencumbered professional administrator license comparable to DoWEA Principal from a U.S. state or NBPTS may fulfill the semester hour requirement.
General Experience: Minimum three years of successful classroom teaching, specialist, or other professional educator experience at Pre-K–12 level.
Specialized Experience: Minimum two years of appropriate experience (elementary and/or secondary) in a staff or supervisory position demonstrating ability to administer school educational programs and supervise educators and support personnel.
Competencies: Human Capital Management, Instructional Program Administration, Learning and Program Evaluation, Partnering.
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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
Who May Apply
U.S. Citizens
Conditions of Employment
- Selection subject to restrictions from DoW referral system for displaced employees.
- Locality pay does not apply overseas.
- Relocation allowances may be taxable; Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may apply.
- Pay retention may be offered for overseas positions.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Security Clearance
Secret
Drug Test Required
No
Telework Eligible
No
Position Sensitivity
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Financial Disclosure
Required
Bargaining Unit
Not covered
Promotion Potential
None
How to Apply
Complete online questionnaire and submit required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2026. Resume must be two pages or less.
Required Documents
- Resume (2 pages max)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- License or certification (if required)
- Transcripts (bachelor's, master's, EDS, doctorate as applicable)
Additional Information
- Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens not considered Ordinarily Resident under SOFA.
- Overseas allowances may be authorized (e.g., LQA, government quarters, home leave).
- Family member medical/dental care is space-available and reimbursable.
- This announcement establishes an applicant pool; referral lists issued as vacancies occur.
Skills & Keywords
School Information Assistant (Office Automation)
Provide assistance with student registration, manage data in student information systems, and prepare correspondence and reports.
School Information Assistant (Office Automation)
Provides administrative support for student registration, data management, and correspondence in a school setting.