Transitional Teacher (Elementary).

About the role

This position is part of the Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Elementary) you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.

Responsibilities

Provides instruction at the professional level, as a classroom teacher, as a team teacher or a remedial or special services teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. Prepares yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifies objectives, activities, and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual programs. Teaches students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide academic achievement. Evaluates individual and group academic progress using criterion-reference tests, standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluation methods/instruments. Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently except 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.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the education and licensure requirements as outlined in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561. Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution and provide proof of enrollment in a local State's alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the start date of the position. Enrollment should be for the 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

To meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts. Official transcripts are REQUIRED UPON SELECTION. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit must be given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found online on BIE website. Pay setting is based on degree and limited to Pay Level 14. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.