This position is part of the St Stephen's Indian School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Head Teacher (Elementary) you will be responsible to organize and manage a specific educational program or department with the school (e.g., special education, elementary, middle school, etc.). 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 Head Teacher (Elementary)- CY-1710, your typical work assignments may include the following: The Head Teacher organizes and manages a specific educational program or department with the school (e.g., special education, gifted and talented, elementary, middle school, etc.). The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the program/department.
Activities may include scheduling of leave; assignment of teaching areas or rooms, staff critiques or evaluations; ordering of supplies; budget preparation; scheduling professional services; developing curriculum; selecting adapted textbooks; attending school board meetings; teaching; etc. The incumbent will represent the program/department at staff meetings, planning sessions, budget reviews, etc.
The incumbent provides instruction at the professional level, as a classroom Teacher, as a team Teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. The incumbent supports the planning and implementation of educational initiatives; integrates new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs; and identifies and develops appropriate curriculum and school-based assessments to support the academic growth of students
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: This position IS NOT covered by Bargaining Unit/Union. Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid.
Direct Deposit of pay is required. Government Quarters MAY be available. This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
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This position is with Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $39.51 – $72.13/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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