Teacher (Elementary)

Bureau of Indian Education•Belcourt, ND

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education, and serves as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. It is a school-year contract under Public Law 95-561, subject to annual renewal. The position is not suitable for telework or remote work. Teachers provide professional instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, remedial teacher, or special services teacher, depending on the school setting and organizational structure. They plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Possess and maintain valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area and in the state where the position is located. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions issued by the state certification authority.
Applicants with valid certification in a state other than the state where the position is located may be considered; if selected, they will receive a provisional contract requiring full state certification within two full contract terms.
Submit legible transcripts to document education qualifications; official transcripts are required upon selection.
A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent operates a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
New hires must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
A probationary period of one academic year (two full academic semesters) applies.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans that specify objectives, activities, and evaluation methods for group and individual programs.
Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques using available resources to support academic achievement.
Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills and address classroom needs and interests.
Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant methods or instruments.
Use alternative instruction to meet individual needs.
Prepare progress reports for parents and confer with parents and other concerned individuals.
Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
Maintain control of the assigned class and handle discipline independently, except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to support effective instruction and address behavior and progress.