Teacher (Social Studies)

Bureau of Indian Education • Eagle Butte, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education, and serves as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The position is a school-year contract under Public Law 95-561, subject to annual renewal. It is not suitable for telework or remote work.

The Teacher (Social Studies) provides 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, develops yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, and teaches assigned subject areas using appropriate methods and available resources. The teacher evaluates student progress, adapts instruction to individual needs, communicates with parents and other concerned individuals, maintains required records, manages classroom discipline, and counsels students within established guidelines.

Applicants must hold 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 a background investigation, and a valid driver's license may be required for incidental operation of a government vehicle. The initial appointment is under Public Law 95-561 and does not confer competitive or career status. A one-academic-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area; emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions set by the State certification authority.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• A valid driver's license if required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Submit legible transcripts to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Military Selective Service registration requirements.
• The position requires a school-year contract with annual renewal and a one-academic-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, remedial teacher, or special services teacher, as appropriate to the school setting.
• 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 in assigned subject areas that develop students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills and address their needs and interests.
• Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced and periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant assessment 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 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.

Benefits

• Government quarters are available.
• A recruitment incentive of 25% of salary is offered during the first contract term.
• Federal employee benefits are available, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time