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Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
📍 Cherokee, North Carolina 💰 $74678 – $97087/yr

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Job Summary

This position is located in Unity Healing Center, Cherokee, NC. The purpose of this position is to provide and manage educational services for residents receiving residential treatment. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Develops and manages the education program for NSRTC residents, using online learning systems to teach academic, social, and life skills to students in grades 6 through 12. Evaluates student progress individually and in groups on an ongoing basis. Supervises residents as assigned to ensure their safety, health, and well-being in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, school, and NSRTC policies and procedures.

Administers and reviews educational assessments, including academic history, achievement testing, vocational assessments, WRAT, and pre-GED evaluations, to identify student needs. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Participates in team meetings and is responsible for the educational portion of each resident's treatment plan, including goals and progress.

Supports aftercare planning by working with staff, families, and school personnel to ensure continuity of educational services after discharge. Serves as the administrator for the online school program and is responsible for the quality of educational services within the residential treatment facility. Provides administrative supervision for a teacher aide position.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

napua.gonzalezaponte@ihs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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