Teacher (Elementary)

Bureau of Indian Education • Kayenta, AZ

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Kayenta Community 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, renewed 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 teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instructional activities under established guidelines; prepares yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans; and selects and adapts instructional methods and resources to support student achievement. The role includes evaluating student progress, meeting individual learning needs, communicating with parents, maintaining required records, managing classroom behavior, and counseling students within established guidelines.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution and valid state teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. A probationary period of one academic year (two full academic semesters) applies. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status.

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 state where the position is located and in the appropriate specialty endorsement area. Emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions established by the state certification authority.
• Applicants with valid state certification from another state may be considered; if selected, they must obtain full state teacher certification within two full contract terms.
• Submit legible transcripts to document education requirements; official transcripts are required upon selection.
• A valid driver's license is required because operating a government-owned or leased motor vehicle may be an incidental duty.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for new hires.
• Complete a one-academic-year probationary period (two full academic semesters).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and Defense Authorization Act of 1986 to be eligible for appointment.
• Applicants are responsible for following the How to Apply and Required Documents instructions accurately and completely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience may be considered when determining appropriate pay increments for comparable experience.
• Education beyond a bachelor's degree may affect pay level: graduate semester hours, a master's degree, or an earned doctorate may qualify for higher pay levels.
• Applicants with valid state certification in a state other than the position's state may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, team, remedial, or special-services instruction according to the school's setting and organizational structure.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.
• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, including objectives, activities, and evaluation methods for group and individual programs.
• Select, develop, adapt, and implement instructional methods and techniques using available resources to support academic achievement.
• Provide learning experiences that develop students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in accordance with their needs and interests.
• Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, 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.
• Maintain control of the assigned class and independently address discipline, 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.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Government quarters may be available.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level