Teacher (MS English-Language Arts/Social Studies)

About the position

This position is part of the St Stephen's Indian School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher (MS English-Language Arts/Social Studies) you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The instruction area(s) will normally be English/Language Arts and Social Studies in a middle school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifying objectives, activities and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual instructional programs.
• Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide for academic achievement.
• Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress through the use of criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluative methods/instruments.
• Develop and conduct instruction within an environment that provides and promotes opportunities for the students to develop rapport, inter-relationships, self-discipline and a positive self-image.
• Maintain control of assigned class(es) and handle discipline independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Supervise assigned students as scheduled, or provide for their supervision, throughout the academic day and/or activity in order to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the students in compliance with school, Agency, and Area Guidelines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance.
• Must be certified by a state's Department of Education. Emergency, provisional or conditional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State teacher licensure department.
• Must possess and maintain a Teacher Certification related to the instructional area identified on this announcement.
• Must possess and maintain valid state driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Applicants with Indian Preference
• All U.S. Citizens