Education Program Administrator.

About the role

Reports to the Associate Deputy Director (ADD), Navajo Schools; will be responsible for the management of the Education Resource Center (ERC).

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers the Federal government education treaty and/or education trust responsibilities to the Indian people.
• Leads and oversees hiring, training and retention, to ensure core instructional programs are scientifically research based and supplemental programs are appropriately aligned with the ERC to achieve academic excellence at all BIE operated schools and/or Tribally Controlled Schools.
• Ensures safe and secure schools; develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, and processes to address violence, drugs, continuity of operations, and overall student safety.
• Functions at the executive level with Federal, Tribal, State, and other local governments; Contacts will also include business organizations, universities, media, interest groups, members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and public and private citizens.
• Maintains a close working relationship with tribal officials; communicates and/or interprets programs and policies affecting Indian education programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• Appointment may be subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Financial Statement Requirements (Required only at time of appointment): The candidate selected for this position must meet conflict of interest requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education (OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree that was supplemented by professional teaching or staff experience at the elementary or secondary levels that demonstrated thorough knowledge of the operation of educational programs at the elementary or secondary levels, and completion of at least one semester or the equivalent of graduate-level course work in school administration or school management, and/or curriculum development. OR Possession of a permanent license or certificate for school administrator (either elementary or secondary) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or one of the territories or possessions of the United States.

Specialized Experience (GS-15): Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes:

• Provided instructional leadership, direction, management, administration and oversight in the operation of a large education program or school system;
• Developed plans and executed Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and other initiatives designed to provide maximum and optimal education services to the Indian students focusing on improved student academic achievement;
• Developed, monitored, and implemented a sanctions and rewards program for schools that failed or succeeded in achieving academic excellence;
• Developed and administered policies on hiring and curriculum management;
• Developed and recommended educational and operating policies;
• Wrote and implemented policies, procedures and processes to address violence, drugs, continuity of operations, and overall student safety.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S.