Location: Child & Youth Programs Region Office (Keyport, WA)
Summary of Duties: This position serves as the Region School Liaison Officer (SLO) in Navy Regions under designated Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The Region SLO serves as the subject matter expert for issues and processes involving State and Local Education Agencies (LEA) on all K-12 educational matters relating to public, private, home schooling and where applicable Department of Defense Education Activity Schools (DoDEA).
Responsibilities include managing, coordinating, and facilitating Navy Region education support to maximize the opportunity for academic success of military associated children. Work with Region Commanders, state-level educators and parents of school-age children to understand the educational needs of military associated children. Incumbent will represent and speak for the Region on youth education/school transition/deployment issues. This work is considered mission essential and requires frequent contact and/or advice to Commanding Officers, local community leadership, Installation Commanders, other installation Navy Family Program Managers, Department of Defense Education Activity, and public school district superintendents/principals.
Qualifications: A minimum of three years experience working with school personnel, students and parents, i.e., School Liaison Officer, CYP Manager, education or academic leader/counselor. AND Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYP field: early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, special education, child development, youth development, psychology, youth program administration, or a closely related field. OR A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position (see above), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?
How To Apply: Applications and Declaration for Federal Employment (form 306) online at www.navylifepnw.com Send signed application, Form 306, and resume to: CNRNW FFR, Attn Human Resources, Bldg. 94, 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA 98345. You may also send your application through e-mail to: CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil.
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