Teacher (MS-Mathematics)

Bureau of Indian Education•Belcourt, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education, and serves 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. The position 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 organization. The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates instruction under established guidelines, develops yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, teaches assigned subject areas, assesses student progress, adapts instruction to student needs, communicates with parents, maintains 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 teacher certification or licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. A valid state driver's license is required if the employee operates a government-owned or leased vehicle as an incidental duty. New hires are subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication. The probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters). Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
If required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty, a valid driver's license.
Submit legible college transcripts; official transcripts are required upon selection.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet the Selective Service registration requirement.
Applicants must meet the education and licensure requirements for the approved job category under Public Law 95-561.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with valid state certification from a state other than the state where the position is located may be considered; if selected, they will receive a provisional contract outlining the requirement to obtain full state teacher certification within two full contract terms.
Education related to the topic being taught or to general teaching methodologies may be used for pay setting above the applicable pay level.
Comparable experience, including paid and unpaid experience and volunteer work, may be considered when determining pay increments.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans, specifying 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 tests, standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant methods or instruments.
Use alternative instruction to meet individual student needs.
Prepare student progress reports 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 for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
Counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information to support effective instruction and address behavior and progress.