Transitional Teacher (Special Education)

About the position

This position is part of the Ojibwa Indian School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional 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. This is a SCHOOL YEAR contract position filled under P.L. 95-561 and will require a contract renewal on an annual basis.

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 show proof of enrollment for the local state's Board of Education alternative licensure/certificate program within 90 days of starting the position.
• Must obtain and maintain a Teacher Certification related to the instructional area identified.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution in education or related subject.
• Enrolled in an approved Alternative Licensure program in the State where the position is located.