This position is part of the Tuba City Boarding School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Education Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, directing, conducting, administering, and coordinating academic and curriculum-based programs at a Bureau of Indian Education School. 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.
As Education Specialist- CY-1710, wis responsible for planning, developing, directing, conducting, administering, and coordinating academic and curriculum-based programs at a Bureau of Indian Education School. May oversee all/specific academic programs (i.e., special education, STEM, gifted & talented, etc.) or student-supporting functions (i.e., dean of students, attendance, student discipline, etc.).
Education Specialist is responsible for enhancing educational programs, developing curricula, and supporting teachers and students to improve learning outcomes. Typical work assignments may include the following: Design and implement instructional programs and curricula that meet educational standards and improve student learning experiences.
Plans, organizes and conducts in-service training on an Agency-wide basis for academic personnel to provide them with a basic and extended understanding of current research, studies, trends in education, Regional directives and Agency policy in conducting the programs. Assists other specialists in conducting training in the fields of elementary and secondary curriculum and instruction including Supplemental projects.
Cooperates with colleges, universities and other agencies in planning and conducting such training programs and, on a request basis, acts as a participant, leader or instructor in such programs. Responsible to promote activities for the general welfare, to enhance public relations with the community and public schools. Cooperate with other Bureau program personnel including Federal/State officials in administering their programs in the community.
Conducts continuing evaluation and appraisal of personnel, programs and pupils using appropriate measurement instruments as well as empirical data as a basis or justifying educational programs and planning and measuring effective measuring effectiveness of current programs.
Within the limits of the annual budget allocations for the school and combined special projects, is responsible for participating in the development, proposal writing, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects to take maximum advantage of supplementary funding.
May administer student-focused programs and procedures to address attendance, student scheduling, extra-curricular activities, and discipline which may require attendance of student and/or department meetings. This may include identifying and resolving non-academic challenges impacting students' academic success.
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)
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. Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found online on BIE website.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521. Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Government Quarters MAY be available. No Recruitment incentive is offered
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ladonna.sloan@bie.edu · 505-431-2680
This position is with Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $35.78 – $46.52/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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