Teacher (Science)

Bureau of Indian Education • Eagle Butte, SD

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education, serving 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, and is not suitable for telework or remote work. The teacher provides instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial or special services teacher according to the school setting and organizational structure. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under established guidelines.

The teacher prepares yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, teaches assigned subject areas using appropriate instructional methods and available resources, and provides learning experiences that develop students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. The teacher evaluates individual and group academic progress, adapts instruction to individual needs, communicates progress to parents, maintains required records, manages classroom behavior, and counsels students within established guidelines.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and valid state teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, and a valid driver’s license if required to operate a government vehicle as an incidental duty. The appointment includes a probationary period of one academic year (two full academic semesters). Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid teacher certification or licensure in the state where the position is located and in the identified specialty field; emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions issued by the state certification authority.
• Applicants with valid certification in another state may be considered; if selected, they must obtain full state teacher certification within two full contract terms, as outlined in a provisional contract.
• Valid driver’s license if required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Submit legible transcripts to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 to be eligible for appointment.
• Complete a probationary period of one academic year (two full academic semesters), during which fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial or special services teacher, according to the school setting and organizational structure.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under stated guidelines.
• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans that identify objectives, activities, and evaluation methods or instruments for group and individual programs.
• Select, develop, adapt, and use appropriate instructional methods, techniques, and available resources to support student academic achievement.
• Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills suited to students’ 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 student needs.
• Prepare progress reports for parents and confer with parents and other concerned individuals.
• Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain classroom control 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 behavior and progress.

Benefits

• Government quarters are available.
• A recruitment incentive of 25% of salary is offered throughout the first contract term only.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are available through the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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