Transitional Teacher (Mathematics)

Bureau of Indian Education • Pine Ridge, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Pine Ridge School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Mathematics) you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires a SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Applicant is responsible for reading the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections for accuracy and completeness of application.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Must be willing to enroll in Alternative Licensure program to obtain and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located AND in the specialty field Identified by parenthetical.
• Will be placed on provisional for three contract terms while enrolled and participating in Alternative licensure program.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
• Provide proof of enrollment in a local State's alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the start date of the position.
• Enrollment should be for the appropriate endorsement/subject field as identified in the Job Opportunity Announcement (e.g. elementary, mathematics, special education, chemistry, etc.) in the State where the position is located.
• Applicants with DODEA certification can work with States directly for reciprocity licensure and not required to enroll in Alternative Licensure program unless State stipulates such.
• Submit a legible copy of transcripts. Officials and unofficial transcripts (photocopy or original) may be submitted. Advisement or web-printouts are NOT acceptable. Official transcripts are REQUIRED UPON SELECTION.
• Be sure to check that official transcripts are not locked or encrypted when uploaded AND that ALL pages (including transcript key) are viewable.
• Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
• If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• If you would like to be considered as Teacher (1710), please apply via that announcement: BIE-13080228-26-TB

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction at the professional level, as a classroom teacher, as a team teacher or a remedial or special services teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under stated guidelines.
• Prepares yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifying objective, activities, and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual programs.
• Teaches students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resource to provide academic's achievement.
• Provides learning experiences in assigned subject areas, which develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills that are appropriate to the needs and interest of all students in the classroom.
• Continuously evaluates individual and group academic progress using criterion- reference test periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluate methods/instruments.
• Use alternative instruction to meet individual needs.
• Makes progress reports to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals.
• Maintains required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently expect for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
• Counsels' individual students within established guidelines, using background information concerning each student to provide an effective instruction learning cycle as pertains to students' behavior and progress.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level