Teacher (Special Education)

About the position

This position is part of the Sanostee Day School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher (Special Education) you will be responsible for serving as a Special Education Teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The instruction area(s) will normally be special education subjects in an elementary or secondary 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

• 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.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in special education teaching.
• Familiarity with the Bureau of Indian Education policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.