Head Teacher (Special Education)
Federal government of the United States
- Flandreau, SD
- $35.38-64.73 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Accepting applications
- Provide professional and instructional leadership to the faculty and is responsible for the development of a department curriculum.
- Oversee the budget program, acquisitions, and HR services.
- 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.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance.
- Must be certified by a state's Department of Education.
- Must possess and maintain a Teacher Certification related to the instructional area identified on this announcement.
- Must possess and maintain valid state driver's license.
- Applicants with Indian Preference
- All U.S. Citizens
- Possess a Master's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
- Must possess State certification as a teacher at the appropriate level and/or specialty area
Pay Level 15 requires a Master's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours
Pay Level 16 requires a Master's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours
Pay Level 17 requires a earned DoctoratePay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found atBasis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications are evaluated based on extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected in the assessment questionnaire.Applicants will be further evaluated according to the degree to which they possess to determine the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed below.The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. Qualifications and Indian preference eligibility will be determined on the basis of information submitted.Experience is considered for determining appropriate pay setting and refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience to be considered.EducationTo meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Official transcripts are required upon selection. Web print-outs and student advisement copies are NOT acceptable.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.For further information on creditable education visit:Foreign Education: If you are 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. For further information, visit:Additional information
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list
- A Recruitment Incentive is not offered.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
- U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- The Bureau of Indian Education has determined that the duties of this position ARE NOT suitable for telework under any circumstances.
- Government quarters are not available.
- Position is not covered by Bargaining Unit/Union
- Subject to probationary period of three full consecutive contract terms.
- Travel and Relocation expense will not be paid.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- FLSA: EXEMPT
- Tour of Duty: FULL TIME SEASONAL
- May require overtime work.
- DRIVING REQUIREMENT: 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. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education.
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