Total 352 Education / Training job vacancies in Washington, District of Columbia

Department: Education

Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024

Senior Depute Head Teacher, Tiree High School

Distant Islands Allowance will be paid with this post.

Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 19th December 2024

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

• "Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session. In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable."

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

• Peter Bain, Head Teacher
• Telephone:01631 564231
• Email:Peter.Bain-ohs@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference : ARB15360/AED01757

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A GS-2181-13, AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR:

• Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
• Adjusts course material to meet individual needs.
• For a substantial portion of the time, performs one or more of the following:
  • a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques;
  • b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots' proficiency to engage in flight instruction;
  • c) instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters.
• Conducts training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction-finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advanced attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations.
• Trains pilots in the full range of aircraft maneuvers required in combat situations.
• Provides instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems.
• Performs flights in all-weather/environmental conditions, day and night, and using night vision devices.
• Prepares and presents related classroom instruction.
• Recommends whether pilots remain in flight status.
• Conducts refresher, mission and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters.
• Trains pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission.
• Conducts training flights involving a substantial degree of hazard such as training helicopter pilots in advanced flight techniques required in combat situations, tactical flying at night in all weather conditions and with the use of night vision devices, flight maneuvers which take advantage of the terrain, low level flight, short field takeoffs and landings, flying in formation. evasive maneuvers and emergency procedures involving engine failures and malfunctions of hydraulic and electrical systems over hazardous terrain.
• Performs routine operational flight assignments.
• Transports passengers including dignitaries to and from a variety of different points.
• As required. performs maintenance test flights of aircraft following repair of maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Education Program Manager at National Defense University for the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI); support the vision of the CASI Director; develops and evaluates curricula, teaching procedures, and educational materials on Chinese aerospace activities for the Department of the Air Force; directs and conducts formal, informal, and agile education for the National Defense University, the DoD, and other schools as directed; supports research on Chinese aerospace activities; conducts engagement and outreach with external partners in government, industry, and academia; provides direction and leadership to local CASI staff. This research, publishing, agile education, engagement and outreach may include subjects pertaining to Chinese air, missile, space, and cyberspace operations, strategic and operational environment, doctrine, and employment, and other duties as assigned by the CASI Director.

DUTIES:

• Leads, directs, plans, and organizes the academic operations of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University.
• Leads Team of analysts to Conduct Academic Research and Develops Written Policy Advice for DoD.
• Serves as the educational advisor on programs that are extremely complex with significant agency, national or international scope and impact.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead Training Specialist and subject matter expert for all mission-critical accident investigative and technical training agencywide.

Duties performed:

• Developing a comprehensive curriculum for training accident investigators and technical support personnel to be implemented utilizing a variety of platforms (i.e. in-person, virtual, interactive multimedia, job aids, on-the-job training facilities, etc.).
• Serving as an instructional advisor on the development and implementation of training curricula for accident investigation professional and technical career development.
• Advising accident investigative subject matter experts on instructional methodology and best practices.

• You will coordinate with staff and training sites to develop training policy.
• You will direct the review of training plans for installations, facilities, and contract requirements.
• You will develop and compile written training policies and directives for immersive training resource
• You will develop requirements, plan exercises and strategies for Ashore training at the Fleet, Region and Installation Levels for Naval District Washington (NDW).
• You will plan, coordinate, and assess NDW major training exercise requirements for the Region and 6 Installations.
• You will manage and coordinate a minimum of two annual major training exercises and one certification exercise for Regional Operations Center (ROC).
• You will identify and implement innovative options for live, virtual, and constructive training.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-14. At the GS-13 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-14. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.

• Serves as a primary economic specialist on the use of statistical and economic methods for, data collection, validation, technical computation with large datasets, and program and policy analysis.
• Conducts economic research to investigate economic phenomena and problems; analyzes interrelated economic data; and writes new or revised procedures, summaries, or interpretive reports on economic research.
• Stays abreast of current and planned changes in source data, precedents, and pertinent literature.
• Oversees and/or performs economic program and policy analysis, including designing data collection systems, assembling datasets, and developing data validation methodologies.
• Assignments include developing documentation justifying the federal collection of the data underlying the program datasets and reporting systems, conducting budgetary analysis, statistical and economic analysis with inferences upon workforce development programs and activities; or one or more subject or client-specific areas including but not limited to areas such as occupational information, labor shortages, and occupational skills and assessment.
• Applies originality and creativity in the design of surveys and/or experiments, the development of methods, and the extension of existing theory to new and unusual applications to probe long-standing economic challenges and phenomena.
• Based on analytical findings, provides evidence-based input to management officials for decision-making purposes directly impacting important aspects of agency programs affecting the nation's labor market and workforce.
• Contributes meaningful and properly evaluated economic information to policymakers and promulgates new or revised procedures, analyses, or technical assistance.
• Generates high-quality economic reports on labor market and economic trends, and develops or refines legislative proposals, policy briefs, and program documents.
• Uses comprehensive analytical skills to analyze, synthesize, and compile technical and scientific information for inclusion in reports, briefings, and other publications; establishes the logical sequence; and tailors the document to meet the needs of an intended audience.
• Presents research results in comprehensive reports, tables, and charts.
• Participates as a recognized expert in work groups and in making professional presentations on the subject(s) areas.
• Prepares and delivers formal and informal briefings and presentations on the area(s) of expertise in meetings, conventions, interagency task forces, etc., clearly communicating and explaining complex technical principles and analyses to stakeholders, customers, and other appropriate audiences.
• Understands and explains economic movements as well as methods and economic and data concepts to external customers and stakeholders.

The first 50 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants will be referred in increments of 50 at management's request.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

The Associate Director Education supports the Deputy Director and the Senior Consultant for Operations in overseeing SPP Education and is responsible for coordinating and supporting VHA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide and develops national suicide prevention training and education as well as recommends policy, programming and planning actions, and strategic guidance for suicide prevention for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Associate Director Education provides support to the operationalization of the VA's 10-year National Strategy and its four major domains (Healthy & Empowered Communities, Clinical & Community Prevention Services, Treatment & Support Services, Surveillance, Research & Evaluation) through the SP NOW initiative.

The incumbent is responsible for the advancement of the translation of new suicide prevention initiatives into educational resources across the VA system and works closely with the Rocky Mountain MIRECC and VISN 2 CoE for Suicide Prevention in the translation process. The Associate Director Education is responsible for ensuring national rollout of initiatives are in alignment with implementation science principles and include interface with a wide range of clinical and administrative offices within VHA. These initiatives embody the mission to make "suicide prevention everyone's business" by co-leading the integration of suicide prevention into the broad VHA health care continuum.

The Associate Director Education will provide primary leadership to the Education team within the SPP office, leading the national suicide prevention education and training program as well as development of a policy and legislative agenda. The work directed is, administrative, technical, and complex. The incumbent adheres to local and national VA policies, often consulting with peers on professional and technical matters. The incumbent assists the Senior Consultant of Operations with complex reviews of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of suicide prevention office efforts and develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program, which has wide ranging impact on other VA and national level programming.

The incumbent uses critical decision-making skills to prioritize difficult needs and solve problems quickly, logically, and accurately. Employs good judgment, initiative, and creativity in independent and collaborative problem solving and in designing solutions when guidelines do not exist or apply or where gaps exist. In this way, the Associate Director Education, under the supervision of the Senior Consultant for Operations, affects the workings of SPP and the outcomes for Veterans and stakeholders. This work includes developing new ways to resolve major administrative problems or planning the most significant administrative management aspects to ensure successful program implementation.

Conducts needs assessments to identify organizational training needs, requirements, and priorities; consults with Senate managers and supervisors on development needs; designs performance improvement strategies to address identified needs. Serves as project lead in training and development projects; manages internal and vendor staff on training projects. Provides meeting/retreat planning and facilitation in DC and state offices. Designs and develops specific training materials and guides as well as live and online training for staff. Reviews evaluations and incorporates feedback to make necessary changes to training and other programs. Provides consultation, documentation, and training to project teams for various products and processes. Other duties as assigned.

The ideal applicant will have experience conducting research on Congress and American national government including on one or more of the issues listed above, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential.  Candidates with strong data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Research Assistant will support CRS analysts in their objective, nonpartisan public policy analysis for and consultation with congressional clients. 

The duties of the Research Assistant include:

• Supporting the work of analysts preparing analytical and descriptive written products that inform congressional understanding of public policy issues and consideration of policy proposals.
• Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components.
• Performing literature searches and reviews, and evaluating publications and analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Recommending documents for use by analysts and preparing abstracts of descriptive and analytical underlying materials.
• Locating, extracting, collecting, and/or compiling quantitative data and other information; interpreting and evaluating data for accuracy, relevance, authoritativeness, and usefulness; identifying and resolving problems with data; and formatting data to meet targeted, well-defined research needs.
• Creating and populating databases and spreadsheets, reformatting and standardizing data from different sources, and performing data input, calculations, and analysis. Informing colleagues on the content, nature, and use of data resources.
• Formatting a range of tables, graphs, images, and other components of CRS products, reviewing and verifying this content for accuracy and completeness. Recommending quality control procedures and making suggestions to improve and enhance these components.
• Conducting research and preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS’s information and analytic capabilities, record questions, and otherwise assist analysts.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The position description number for this position is 460699.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

• Oversees attorneys providing legal advice and assistance to OPC investigators, reviewing investigative work-product, and preparing reports of investigation and recommendations, including for disciplinary action.
• Provides overall guidance and technical oversight of legal activity, including reviewing reports of investigations, and ensuring work produced by staff is accurate, complete, and defensible. Develops and/or edits high-level written reports and legal documents, as well as related communication for program planning and/or organizational improvements. Oversees feedback to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the exercise of tact, diplomacy, and utilization of extensive legal experience.
• Develops, recommends, implements and communicates new and modified OPC policies and procedures. Partners with other managers and executives in the OPC to ensure policies and procedures align with investigative and legal processes and procedures. Serves as OPC’s representative on intra and interagency workgroups on the development of these and other FDIC policies.
• Plans, directs, and implements FDIC-wide training relevant to OPC programs, including anti-harassment and anti-retaliation. Oversees the development and delivery of training programs, including oversight of contractors and vendors. Delivers presentations and other communications to the FDIC and other stakeholders on FDIC employee values, employee conduct, and other topics of support to OPC's mission.
• Conducts presentations, briefings, case updates, and/or reports to leadership and/or the Board of Directors. Maintains lines of communication between OPC and internal FDIC stakeholders, including Legal, Human Resources, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO), labor unions, and employee resource groups. Maintains lines of communication between OPC and external stakeholders, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Special Counsel, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• Participates in special assignments and efforts, including review of decisions, recommendations, internal policy, internal standard operating procedures, correspondence, and other work products, which result in the production and delivery of work products and services to the organizations.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate senior managers to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides and/or arranges for needed developmental training. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities.
• Develops and communicates strategic plans and supports OPC mission, vision goals and objectives. Negotiates resources for continuous improvement of processes and programs. Identifies resources required the section, including advocating for staffing requirements and/or sourcing detail assistance from other divisions/offices. Justifies, executes, and tracks section budget activities; reviews and requests budget modifications in conjunction with the Deputy Director.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Selects and organizes material to provide a complete picture, stressing events of greatest significance and clearly laying out relations between them.
• Recommends revisions to improve work of others, including colleagues, more junior historians, and research assistants with a view towards scholarly content, writing style, and conformance with academic guidelines and standards.
• Uses sound judgment and historical principles to analyze and evaluate available secondary sources.
• Refines and revises to ensure a publishable account that conforms to the highest professional standards
• Submits final draft via Division Chief and HD Director to Chief Historian for review by a panel of external historians to ensure highest standards are met.
• Provides mentoring and professional growth and development guidance to research assistants on the historical profession within the government.

The Education Specialist assists the Exhibits and Education staff in educational programs that fulfill the CVC’s mission. This includes developing new educational programs for the visiting public (adults, families, students, groups and international visitors), teaching or delivering educational programs, assisting with the evaluation of educational programs, identifying necessary supplies, organizing the storage of educational supplies and working with special events staff to arrange spaces for educational activities. Work on weekends, evenings and holidays is required, as needed.

The individual selected for this position will:

Educational Program Development and Work

• Present existing educational programs and develop and facilitate new educational programs that fulfill the mission of the CVC.
• Work with other Education Specialists; Educational Program Manager; Adult, Family, and Youth Program Coordinator; Exhibits and Education Division; Volunteer Coordinator and other Visitor Services staff to implement educational programs and projects in line with AOC policies and CVC procedures and practices.
• Develop and offer formal and informal educational programs and hands-on activities for various audiences; Exhibition Hall and Democracy Lab; and other venues including assisting with volunteer training, creating content for interpretive signs and coordinating materials preparation and classroom, cart or venue set-up. Ensures that programs are compliant with accessibility objectives and follows safe work practices.
• Communicate the significance of Congress to everyday life, the role of citizens in a democratic process, and the evolving understanding of “We the People” to visitors (adults, families, students, groups and international visitors) through programs, carts, presentations, tours, hands-on activities, workshops and family days or events. Develops programs and teach using inquiry-and object-based learning techniques.
• Facilitate discussion with and among visitors in order to engage them with Exhibition Hall and Democracy Lab themes and content through programs and activities.
• Assist with project review and program analysis including assembling documentation such as written materials, digital files, photographs and participant evaluations. Develop content for website, brochures, handouts, activity sheets and curriculum for review by the Exhibits and Education team. Attend meetings and conferences with colleagues and collaborating agencies and organizations.

Educational Program Administration and Collaboration 

• Develop goals, objectives and planning for educational programs, as well as hands-on activities for family days, event days and other large programs.
• Ensure that developed programs adhere to the impact statement and interpretation plan for Exhibition Hall and Democracy Lab.
• Recommend edits to policies and procedures related to incumbent’s duties and responsibilities.
• Coordinate set up and take down of educational program exhibits. 
• Resolves problems by quickly identifying issues and developing action plans to improve program design and execution.
• Support the work of the EED by acting as backup for delivery of programs organized by others in the division, especially by the other Education Specialists.

Educational Supply Maintenance and Management

• Work with other Education Specialists; Educational Program Manager; Adult, Family, and Youth Program Coordinator and Exhibits and Education Division staff to identify needed educational supplies.
• Organizes CVC educational supplies, storage areas and carts.
• Achieves well-organized storage and cataloging of educational supplies and develops a regular schedule for inventorying supplies.
• Ensures that items are stored safely and securely within appropriate storage areas.
• In collaboration with other EED and Special Events staff, ensures proper set-up and take-down of educational exhibits, as requested, including working with Special Events staff to request proper amount and configuration of tables and chairs, providing needed educational supplies and equipment and setting up appropriate signs alerting people to programs.
• Ensures that education location material setups are compliant with established accessibility and safety practices.
• Actively communicates educational offerings to visitors within the CVC and the AOC, in accordance with policy and procedure.

Publicizes Education Programs 

• Assists in communicating educational offerings to external customers.
• Actively communicates educational offerings to visitors within the CVC and the AOC, in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Works with EED, Visitor Services, Marketing and Communications and Restaurants and Special Events staff to enhance public understanding and awareness of the educational activities of the CVC.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT ROLES - SEN

WHY HAYS?

Hays Education works with an extensive network of schools, providing Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to SEN schools in Manchester and surrounding areas for over 25 years. We offer competitive daily rates of £95 - £115 and access to free online professional development training. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend scheme where you could receive £250 for every successful referral. We also provide full holiday entitlement and access to exclusive jobs which are not advertised in the public domain. We will work with you on your behalf, meeting your requirements to find the ideal position that meets your needs.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have to have referenceable experience with Special Needs pupils in a school environment or equivalent. It is essential to have excellent communication skills in order to have a good working relationship with pupils, teachers and parents. With a good knowledge and understanding of what it takes to work with pupils with SEN, you will need to be a confident and patient individual who has competent behaviour management skills.

If you are looking for your next learning support assistant role in January 2025, and believe you have the necessary skills and requirements for these positions, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at Hays Education.

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APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Education Research and Program Specialist, GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:
•   Guiding development and analysis of policy issues including drafting policy decisions, drafting legislation and regulatory documents, monitoring evaluations and management procedures, and performing data analysis.
•   Developing, maintaining, and exercising expert technical knowledge of the programs administered by OCTAE and related federal and state programs.  
•   Supervising a team of professional staff who are responsible for program policy development, program budget analysis, and analysis/evaluation of research.