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School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High)

Department of Defense Education Activity 📍 Multiple Locations Posted Apr 13, 2026
⚠ Stale 🔐 Secret SOFA $111K – $156K

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.

Application Questionnaire Preview

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Q6 Skill self-rating single 3 choices

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.

Q9 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Evaluate results-producing strategies or techniques in educational administration within a PK-12 school system.

Q10 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Develop comprehensive performance plans in order to rate the performance of educators in a PK-12 school system.

Q11 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Align the development or training needs of employees using analysis of school performance and/or priorities.

Q12 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Promptly address the disciplinary or developmental needs of subordinate staff.

Q13 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Comply with affirmative action goals or objectives in order to ensure adherence to equal opportunity program requirements.

Q14 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Maintain cooperative relationships with labor organizations to resolve district level labor management issues.

Q15 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Provide leadership or supervision to PK-12 school educators including professional growth conferences or support strategies and resources.

Q16 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Administer leave in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance.

Q17 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Analyze personnel management actions in order to make or approve selections for positions, details, or reassignments.

Q18 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Develop comprehensive performance plans in order to rate the performance of educators in a PK-12 school system.

Q19 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Align the development or training needs of employees using analysis of school performance and/or priorities.

Q20 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Promptly address the disciplinary or developmental needs of subordinate staff.

Q21 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Comply with affirmative action goals or objectives in order to ensure adherence to equal opportunity program requirements.

Q22 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Maintain cooperative relationships with labor organizations to resolve district level labor management issues.

Q23 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Provide leadership or supervision to PK-12 school educators including professional growth conferences or support strategies and resources.

Q24 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Administer leave in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance.

Q25 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Develop requests for funds, transportation, supplies, equipment and/or facilities to present to reviewing boards and higher authorities for approval.

Q26 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Design, develop, or manage the implementation of professional development programs such as new teacher training, research based instructional best practices, or standards-based curriculum.

Q27 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and accountability of supplies and/or program equipment.

Q28 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Manage the maintenance of pupil records, office files, schedules, statistical and other reports, registers, work orders, and/or expenditure of funds.

Q29 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Ensure school programs include internal management control systems for prevention of waste, fraud, mismanagement, and/or timely correction of specific weaknesses.

Q30 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Notify supervisor of education deficiencies, critical issues, and/or emergencies.

Q31 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Manage facilities, staffing allocation, or financial management planning for a school.

Q32 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Control the appropriation or expenditure of funds using sound management practices.

Q33 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Partner with community authorities to ensure the safety and security for staff and students.

Q34 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Establish a network of service organizations within the school community in order to provide support or services to the school.

Q35 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Promote a positive climate of mutual trust among stakeholders.

Q36 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Articulate the school's mission, instructional philosophy, or curriculum implementation strategies to the community.

Q37 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Participate in professional conferences or meetings to build a network of professional colleagues.

Q38 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

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.

Q39 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

Keep on-going contact with stakeholders, school district leaders, or school boards to solicit information or recommend solutions.

Q40 Skill self-rating single 5 choices

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

Educational AdministrationEducational LeadershipSchool ImprovementTeacher EvaluationStudent Achievement DataDoWEA
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