ARSOF Captains Career Course Small Group Instructor Augmentees
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Camp Mackall, North Carolina

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Summary

ARSOF CCC Small Group Instructors will provide the Special Warfare Education Group (A) 2SWTG the ability to train Special Forces, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations soldiers in support of Special Forces Regimental operational requirements. SME personnel will provide educational support to adult learner Special Operations student soldiers attending the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. The SMEs shall have a clear understanding of the 2SWTG organization, structure, and mission to perform training, coordination, and implementation of all functions.

The SMEs shall perform all tasks associated with this position such as:

• Serves as instructor for the ARSOF-CCC. Develops and adapts new or revised training or testing materials for formal course use. Participates in planning, developing, evaluating, and revising curriculum.
• Recommends scheduling of assigned lessons.
• Updates lesson plans as changes occur that alter the method of delivery (for example, when computer-based instruction modules or interactive courseware replace classroom instruction). Follows lesson plans, deviating to relate to students with complicated, specialized learning difficulties, accommodate sudden changes in subject-matter area, or for other unavoidable circumstances. Plans and presents material in accordance with lesson plans and within the prescribed course framework.
• Adjusts presentation or other instructional methods, to include adjustments to accommodate or resolve student and/or source material problems, last minute schedule changes, equipment malfunctions or lack of supplies. Utilizes training aids (training models and devices) to enhance training outcome. Participates in panel discussions, seminars, and conferences. Provides accurate, comprehensive, current, and thoughtful information on assigned specialty area.
• Maintains classroom decorum by acting upon distractions or disturbances. Reports student absence and tardiness.
• Ensures teaching supplies, equipment and classrooms are available and operational at the allotted time. Introduces innovative and new approaches to established classroom techniques. Ensures students are knowledgeable of potential dangers from equipment and hazards. In cases where training equipment or information is very valuable or sensitive, ensures classroom procedures meet security and confidentiality standards.
• Prepares and administers formal/informal tests or quizzes. Reviews them for accuracy and appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of the material. Observes student classroom activities and participation. Provides guidance to students and student projects. Maintains attendance information. Counsels' students in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude, or participation and completes appropriate form with recommendations.
• Monitors and evaluates training effectiveness throughout course of instruction. Completes analysis of program effectiveness. Conducts task analyses for determining training requirements or in special staff studies of training and testing materials.
• Member of teaching team and coaches' students by observing and mentoring, providing feedback, counseling with professional and personal development. Evaluates student learning.
• Checks e-mail and respond. Develops and maintains professional development relating to all aspects of education and Army-related knowledge. Prepares reports on student performance tracking.
• Encourages students to develop confidence to become learners that are more independent. Teach students skills in Army Common Core Program of Instruction (POI). Provides help to students so they may achieve academic success. Communicates effectively with students. Help students with the computers, study skills programs, creation of handout materials, and/or web site materials if assigned. Administers student evaluations during each course.
• Attends staff meetings. Performs routine Army Common Core operational duties. Provides academic performance consulting to students. Consults with students on the use of student success skills e.g., as distributed learning (dL) applications, test preparation and note taking. Advises students on goal setting, cognitive control and stress management. Conducts educational workshops to Soldiers and focus on the education and acquisition portion of performance education.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office software to include PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well within a team environment; must possess effective interpersonal skills.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a US citizen with a Secret or higher security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one; applicant will be subject to a government security investigation. Must be able to work on-site at both Ft. Bragg and Camp Mackall as required by the contract but may also require travel (TDY) to other military bases for training and meeting purposes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Must have successfully served as a Company Grade Officer (Detachment Commander) within Army Special Operations (Special Forces, Psychological Operations, or Civil Affairs).
• Must be Faculty Development Program I (FDP) qualified or willing to go TDY to become qualified.
• Must be physically able to conduct cardio and weight training with ARSOF Captains.
• Must be willing and able to travel TDY for engagements related to the course.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours in various garrison and field environments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Other Requirements:
US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Camp Mackall, North Carolina
Relocation Assistance: No
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel Required: Yes 25%

Working Environment:

Work is rigorous at times; contractor will participate in physical fitness training. The nature of Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations training requires high standard of mental and physical fitness. SMEs must at times participate in Special Forces/Special Operations ranges and field exercises in remote areas and rough terrain.

Performance of duties may require temporary work in a field environment where SMEs may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures ranging from the upper 120s degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime to the lower 20s degrees Fahrenheit at night. SMEs may be required to conduct movement by land, sea or air via Military/Commercial fixed or rotary wing aircraft, waterborne craft, or ground transport in support of unit training in assigned core supporting tasks.

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