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Teacher (Special Education)Department of the InteriorInterior, Bureau of Indian AffairsBureau of Indian Education, Dunseith Day School, Dunseith, North DakotaOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/09/2019 to 09/30/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
CY 11
##### Salary
$28.55 to $57.32 per hour
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Dunseith, ND 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is part of the Dunseith Day 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. The instruction area(s) will normally be general
elementary subjects in a lower elementary setting.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a Teacher (Special Education) CY-1710-11, your typical work
assignments may include the following under supervision:
Prepare yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson
plans covering relevant units of study and specifying
objectives, activities and evaluative methods/instruments for
both group and individual instructional programs.
Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting and
implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques
utilizing available resources to provide for academic
achievement.
Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress
through the use of criterion-referenced tests, periodic
standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluative
methods/instruments.
Develop and conduct instruction within an environment that
provides and promotes opportunities for the students to develop
rapport, inter-relationships, self-discipline and a positive
self-image.
Maintain control of assigned class(es) and handle discipline
independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems.
Supervise assigned students as scheduled, or provide for their
supervision, throughout the academic day and/or activity in
order to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the
students in compliance with school, Agency, and Area Guidelines.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential17
#### Job family (Series)
1710 Education And Vocational Training- RequirementsConditions of Employment
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW
HIRES
APPT SUBJECT TO PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR 2 ACADEMIC SEM, WHICH
MAY BE EXT'D
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE
MUST BE CERTIFIED BY STATE DEPT OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
VALID STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
QualificationsSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must meet the
education/qualification requirements contained in the approved job
category for P.L. 95-561 positions. For this position, they are
listed below.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR PAY LEVEL 11-17: Possess a Bachelor's
Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution. All
professional educators must meet the certification standards for the
position in the State where the position is located. Emergency and
provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they
are issued by the State certification authority.For Pay Level:
11 - Bachelor's (B)
12 - B+15
13 - B+30
14 - Master's (M)
15 - M+15
16 - M+30
17 - Doctorate (earned)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. Qualifications and veteran's preference
eligibility will be determined on the basis of information
submitted.EducationApplicants are responsible for providing documentation that the
educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on
education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts.
Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified
based on education.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.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used
to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign
education is comparable to that received in an accredited
educational institution in the United States.For further information on creditable education visit:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlAdditional informationMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from
Selective Service.The Bureau of Indian Education has determined that the duties of
this position are not suitable for telework under any
circumstances.SUITABILITY & CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: A background security
investigation is required. Appointment is subject to the successful
completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for
termination.DRIVING REQUIREMENT: 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. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the
three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607
and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of
Indian Education.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting
documentation will be used to determine if you meet the
qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally
qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared
to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your
level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported
by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or
you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are
found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred
to the selecting official for employment consideration.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies
(knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Classroom Instruction
Standards Based Assessment
Sound Classroom Management
Ability to Communicate
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)Trust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, submit a complete Application
Package which includes:
Your resume (current/updated and include the following):
Work Experience:
Position title
Dates of employment (include month/year)
Hours worked per week
Salary
Current supervisor's name and telephone number
Duties (please be specific and include any accomplishments)
Education
References (include complete name and telephone phone number):
Employer - must be within the past 5 years
Personal - three (3)
Copy of college transcript(s) (REQUIRED)
Copy of valid State Special Education Teaching License
(REQUIRED)
OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment
https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdffill/of0306.pdf
Applicant Screening Questionnaire
https://www.bie.edu/cs/groups/xbie/documents/collection/idc012837.pdf
Other supporting documents:
- Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment
(required for claiming Indian Preference). 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.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" if current
or former Federal employee
- DD-214 (member copy 4)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, veteran preference, experience, training, and/or
education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS
OFFICE.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online application
and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents
section below.A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You
will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If
you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one
before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other
supporting documents to be included with your application
package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional
documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application
process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
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Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
- If you are unable to apply online, you must request an
alternative application which is available from the Human
Resources Office. Please contact Laura Ike at laura.ike@bie.edu
or (505) 563-5314 to obtain an alternative application.Agency contact informationLaura IkePhone(505) 563-5314Emaillaura.ike@bie.eduAddressDunseith Day School
P.O. Box 759
Dunseith, ND 58329
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce the online questionnaire is received you will receive an
acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a
review of your complete application is made you will be notified by
email of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If
further evaluation or interviews are required you will be
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
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