Transitional Teacher (Elementary)

Bureau of Indian Education•Belcourt, ND

24d•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, renewed annually. The position is not suitable for telework or remote work. The teacher provides instruction as a classroom teacher, team teacher, remedial teacher, or special services teacher according to the school's setting and organizational structure. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under established guidelines, and supporting students' academic achievement and development of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and enrollment in the appropriate state alternative teaching licensure/certification program within 90 days of the start date, unless the applicant has DoDEA certification and the state does not require enrollment. The teacher must obtain and maintain valid state licensure/certification in the applicable specialty field. The appointment includes a one-academic-year probationary period. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive or career status. The role is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Provide proof of enrollment in the appropriate state alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the position's start date; the program must cover the applicable endorsement or subject field and be in the state where the position is located.
Obtain and maintain valid teacher licensure/certification in the state where the position is located and in the identified specialty field. DoDEA-certified applicants may pursue state reciprocity and need not enroll in an alternative licensure program unless the state requires it.
Submit legible transcripts; official transcripts are required upon selection. Education must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements 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.
A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
Applicants who are male and born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Complete a one-academic-year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment are evaluated.
Submit complete and thorough application documentation; relevant experience must be clearly described in the resume to be considered for pay setting.

Nice To Haves

DoDEA certification may allow applicants to pursue state licensure through reciprocity without enrolling in an alternative licensure program, unless required by the state.
Graduate semester hours or a master's degree may qualify the employee for a higher pay level: 15 graduate semester hours for Pay Level 12, 30 for Pay Level 13, and a master's degree for Pay Level 14.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom, team, remedial, or special-services instruction according to the school setting and organizational structure.
Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under established guidelines.
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans that identify 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 according to their needs and interests.
Evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion-referenced tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant evaluation 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.
Maintain control of 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 student behavior and progress.