Transitional Teacher (Elementary).

Basis of Rating

All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
• Enrolled in a local State's alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the start date of the position.
• Appropriate endorsement/subject field as identified in the Job Opportunity Announcement (e.g. elementary, mathematics, special education, chemistry, etc.) in the State where the position is located.
• Education must be in coursework related to topic being taught or general teaching methodologies.
• Experience is considered for determining appropriate pay increments for comparable experience.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be willing to enroll in an Alternative Licensure program to obtain and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located.
• May be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties.
• Must be willing to enroll in an Alternative Licensure program to obtain and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Maintains required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently expect for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Counsels individual students within established guidelines, using background information concerning each student to provide an effective instruction learning cycle as pertains to students' behavior and progress.

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found online on Pay Setting. Pay setting is based on degree and limited to Pay Level 14. Pay setting is determined AFTER selection process. Pay Level 11 requires a Bachelor's Degree, Pay Level 12 requires a Bachelor's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours, Pay Level 13 requires a Bachelor's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours, and Pay Level 14 requires a Master's Degree Education must be in coursework related to topic being taught or general teaching methodologies. Government Quarters MAY be available. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521. This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act. Recruitment incentive IS NOT offered. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.