Teacher (Special Education)

Bureau of Indian Education • Kaibito, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Kaibeto Boarding School, Bureau of Indian Education. The Teacher (Special Education) serves as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The position requires a school-year contract under Public Law 95-561, with annual contract renewal. It is not suitable for telework or remote work.

The teacher provides professional-level instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial or special services teacher, depending on the school setting and organizational structure. The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instructional activities within established guidelines, and provides learning experiences suited to students’ needs and interests. The role also involves evaluating student progress, maintaining records, communicating with parents and other concerned individuals, managing classroom behavior, and counseling individual students within established guidelines.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. A valid certification from another state may be considered; selected applicants may receive a provisional contract requiring full state certification within two full contract terms. The appointment includes a one-academic-year probationary period and does not confer competitive or career status. Government quarters may be available. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants born male after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication is required for appointment.
• A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is assigned to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Must possess and maintain valid teacher licensure or certification in the state where the position is located and in the identified specialty field; emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under applicable state conditions.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Professional educators must hold valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area.
• Applicants using foreign education to meet requirements must provide evidence of an accepted equivalency evaluation or full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• A legible copy of transcripts must be submitted to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
• Must meet the education and licensure requirements for the approved Public Law 95-561 job category.
• A one-academic-year probationary period (two full academic semesters) applies.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree with 15 or more graduate semester hours, a master's degree, or higher may qualify for higher pay levels, depending on completed coursework.
• A valid state teacher certification from a state other than the state where the position is located may be considered; if selected, the applicant may be issued a provisional contract requiring full state certification within two full contract terms.
• Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, may be considered when determining pay increments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial or special services teacher, depending on the school setting and organizational structure.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under stated guidelines.
• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans specifying objectives, activities, and evaluation methods or instruments for group and individual programs.
• Select, develop, adapt, and implement instructional methods and techniques using available resources to support students’ academic achievement.
• Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate to students’ needs and interests.
• Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant evaluation 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.
• Manage the assigned class and handle discipline independently except in chronic or extreme behavior cases.
• Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to support effective instruction and address student 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

• Career Level: Entry Level