This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) 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.
As Transitional Teacher (Social Studies)- CY-1701, 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 Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) 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 resources 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 periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluation 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 except 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.
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. 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 ARE available. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid. A Recruitment Incentive ARE offered. The Recruitment Incentive is an additional amount (25%) added to the salary of the position. Recruitment Incentives are paid throughout the contract term and applicable ONLY to the first contract term.
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valland.sage@bie.edu · 405-437-1380
This position is with Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $36.23 – $64.52/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-17.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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