Teacher (Special Education)

Summary

This position is part of the Aneth Community School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Teacher (Special Education) you will be responsible for serving as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires 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.

Duties

• As Teacher (Special Education)- CY-1710, you will 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.
• The Teacher (Special Education) will be responsible for 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 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.

Requirements

This is a READVERTISEMENT. Applicants that previously applied will be considered and need NOT re-apply UNLESS to UPDATE their applications. 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 possess and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located AND in the specialty field identified by parenthetical. This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act. Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

Probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters) during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated. Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.

Education

To meet the education requirements, you must 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.

NOTE: 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. For further information on creditable education visit: Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S.

Department of Education 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. To determine if you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your application to determine your level of experience.

Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated and ranked based upon the 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 or have 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. You will be evaluated for this job based on meeting qualifications of education and licensure plus a Structured Resume Review.

Your applications will be further evaluated according to the degree to which you possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed in the competencies below. Subject Matter Experts will review your resume to evaluate your possession of competencies; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide comprehensive, concise, and accurate information in your application packet. The Structured Resume Review is an assessment which measures an applicant’s possession of critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. The competencies for this position are identified below: Accountability Conflict Management Customer Service Education and Training Planning and Evaluating Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.

Errors or omissions may affect your qualification. Providing inaccurate information on application for Federal position could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action. To preview the questionnaire, click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12959110

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. Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union – Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521. This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.

Government Quarters MAY be available. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid. A Recruitment incentive IS NOT offered.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).
• If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
• If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
• Resumes MUST NOT EXCEED TWO single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text.
• Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.
• Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• (DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS) 2.
• Copy of valid State Certification/Licensure must clearly reflect the following: the state issuing the certification/license your name issue date expiration date endorsements DODEA Certification are not acceptable substitute for State certification 3.
• College Transcripts (copies of unofficial or official) must clearly list the following school name student name type of degree conferred date degree conferred 4.
• If claiming Indian Preference, Form BIA 4432.
• The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the Federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member.
• No other form will be accepted.
• NOTE: Veterans Preference is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561, upon selection you may submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) for Human Resources Office to consider for service computation date purposes.
• Current or Former Federal Employment is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561.
• Upon selection, you may submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 for Human Resources Office to consider impact to pay or service computation date purposes.
• NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide.
• The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, education, or licensure.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.