Nurse
- Location:
- Georgia, Fort Benning
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 02/07/2025
- End Date:
- 11/07/2025
- Offering Type:
- Temporary
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Excepted
- Travel Percentage:
- Not required
About Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoD civilian families. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. .
Job summary
This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, McBride Elementary School, Fort Benning, Georgia. ATTENTION: YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS.GOV Start date will be no earlier than the first day teachers report for the 25/26 school year. This position is a TEMPORARY position Not To Exceed 30 June, 2026 and could be terminated earlier based on enrollment.
Major duties
Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling. Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines. Maintains health information and documents. Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status. Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
Qualification
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Applicant must have at least a Bachelor's Degree. Applicants must upload their official transcripts for a bachelors' degree in nursing (BSN) and upload their current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education with an expiration date expressing that the document is valid. Current state RN licensure must be provided and maintained throughout employment with DoDEA. Applicants should have a minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 school setting. If the applicant has a baccalaureate degree in other than nursing AND current RN license, the applicant must have at least one year school nurse experience. A second teacher category is not required.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Basis for Rating: All transcripts and certifications will be evaluated by DoDEA Licensure Analysts to determine if qualifications for positions selected are sufficient for referral to the hiring manager.