Teacher (Chemistry/Physics)

Bureau of Indian Education•Many Farms, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Chemistry/Physics classroom teacher at Many Farms High School, a Bureau of Indian Education 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 professional instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, or remedial or special services teacher, depending on the school's setting and organization. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities within established guidelines. The teacher prepares annual instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, delivers learning experiences in Chemistry/Physics and assigned subject areas, adapts instruction to student needs, evaluates academic progress, maintains records, communicates with parents, manages the classroom, and counsels students within established guidelines. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution and valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. A background security investigation is required. The initial appointment includes a one-academic-year probationary period and does not confer competitive or career status. Multiple positions may be filled. Government quarters are available; travel and relocation expenses will not be paid, and no recruitment incentive is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Valid teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area, including the Chemistry/Physics specialty; emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under applicable state conditions.
Applicants with valid certification in a state other than the state where the position is located may be considered; selected applicants may receive a provisional contract requiring full state teacher certification within two full contract terms.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for new hires.
A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
Applicants who are male and born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and Defense Authorization Act of 1986 to be eligible for appointment.
Legible transcripts must be submitted to document education; official transcripts are required upon selection.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
The probationary period is one academic year, consisting of two full academic semesters.
Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status.

Responsibilities

Provide professional classroom, team, remedial, or special-services instruction according to the school's setting and organizational structure.
Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under stated guidelines.
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans identifying 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 that develop students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in ways appropriate to their needs and interests.
Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant 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.
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 behavior and progress.