Teacher (Elementary).

About the Role

As an Elementary Teacher, you will provide instruction at the professional level in various settings, including as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial/special services teacher. You will plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study, specifying objectives, activities, and evaluative methods for both group and individual programs.
• Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques using available resources to ensure academic achievement.
• Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills tailored to the needs and interests of all students.
• Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant evaluative methods.
• Use alternative instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Make progress reports to parents and confer with parents and other concerned individuals.
• Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain control of assigned class and handle discipline independently, except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to provide an effective instruction-learning cycle related to students' behavior and progress.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires; appointment is subject to successful completion and favorable adjudication.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as the incumbent may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Must possess and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located and in the specialty field identified by the position.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Probationary period of one academic year (two full academic semesters) is required to evaluate fitness and continued employment.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited educational institution.
• Hold a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under conditions issued by the State certification authority.
• Applicants with valid State Certification in a state other than where the position is located may be considered and, if selected, must obtain full State Teacher Certification within two full contract terms.
• Submit a legible copy of transcripts (official or unofficial) to meet education requirements. Official transcripts are required upon selection.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program.

Pay

Pay setting is based on degree and having 24 hours in education, determined after the selection process. Pay levels are as follows:

• Pay Level 11: Bachelor’s Degree
• Pay Level 12: Bachelor’s Degree + 15 graduate semester hours
• Pay Level 13: Bachelor’s Degree + 30 graduate semester hours
• Pay Level 14: Master’s Degree
• Pay Level 15: Master’s Degree + 15 graduate semester hours
• Pay Level 16: Master’s Degree + 30 graduate semester hours
• Pay Level 17: Earned Doctorate

Education must be in coursework related to the topic being taught or general teaching methodologies. Experience is considered for determining pay increments, with a maximum of 17 years creditable. The per-hour rate for Teacher positions will be modified based on the school calendar for the location (Modified Hourly/Date Rate).

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans and savings options
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term care insurance

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit/Union (Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521). Government quarters may be available. Direct deposit of pay is required.