Teacher (Elementary)

Bureau of Indian Education•Aneth, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Aneth Community School, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), and serves as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near a reservation. It is a school-year contract under Public Law 95-561, with contract renewal required annually. The position is not suitable for telework or remote work. The teacher provides professional-level instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, remedial teacher, or special services teacher, depending on the school setting and organizational structure. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under established guidelines. A bachelor's degree or higher and valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area are required. The position has a one-academic-year probationary period. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status. Government quarters are available; travel and relocation expenses will not be paid, and no recruitment incentive is offered.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Possess and maintain valid state teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions issued by the state certification authority.
A valid driver's license is required if operating a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
Submit legible transcripts to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
New hires must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Applicants with out-of-state certification may be considered; if selected, they will be issued a provisional contract outlining the requirement to obtain full state teacher certification within two full contract terms.
Applicants are rated based on submitted application documentation, which should provide complete and thorough information.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans that identify learning objectives, activities, and evaluation methods for group and individual programs.
Select, develop, adapt, and implement instructional methods and techniques, using available resources to support students' academic achievement.
Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills suited to students' needs and interests.
Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant methods.
Use alternative instruction to meet individual student needs.
Prepare progress reports for parents and confer with parents and other concerned individuals.
Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
Manage the assigned class and handle discipline independently, referring chronic or extreme behavior problems as appropriate.
Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to support effective instruction and address student behavior and progress.
As an incidental duty, operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle if required.