Assistant Principal.

Bureau of Indian Education; Anadarko (OK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Indian Education seeks an Assistant Principal- CE-1710 to supervise school operations, including instruction and student services, under the Principal. The role involves coordinating staff, scheduling, program evaluation, and managing budgets within allotted funds. The incumbent may act in place of the Principal when absent.

The position requires state licensure, a Master’s in School Administration, and relevant experience in school administration per the qualification standards.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with minimum 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer programs and functions of the school (instruction, food services, transportation, etc.).
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, and assignment of staff and pupils.
• Conduct evaluation and appraisal of personnel and programs using data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in School Administration

Job description

Duties

The Assistant Principal- CE-1710, Works Under The Direct Supervision Of The Principal And Will Be Assigned Responsibilities For Coordination And Supervision Of Complete Sections Of The School Organization And Will Assume The Duties Of The Principal During The Principal's Absence Or At Other Times As Instructed. Typical Work Assignments May Include The Following:

• The Incumbent is responsible for supervising and administering all/specific programs and functions of the school, i.e., instruction, food services, student transportation, recreational activities, residential, and special programs.
• With the advice of and assistance of staff, the incumbent is responsible for the enrollment and grade placement of pupils, internal organization and scheduling of pupils and teachers, aides and service personnel, arrangement of duty schedules and workweek to meet regular and special situations.
• 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.
• Assigns, supervises and directs the work of professional and non/para-professional employees which may include scheduling and coordinating work assignments, relaying changes in operational/regulatory policies, providing training opportunities, participate in the selection of employees, oversee performance management of staff, approving leave, and addressing disciplinary concerns.
• Resolves complaints of staff, students, parents, and other clients at the lowest level. Refers to next level when appropriate. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining good relationships based on common understanding among teachers, parents, and pupils.
• Within the limits of the annual budget allocations for the school and combined special projects, is responsible for being involved and aware of expenditures for school operations. Is responsible for participating in the development, proposal writing, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects to take maximum advantage of supplementary funding.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain valid Assistant Principal (or equivalent Administrator) licensure/certification in the State where the position is located.
• This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. Probationary period is three full contract terms during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.
• Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.
• Incumbent will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement (OGE-450).

Qualifications

Basis of Rating: All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. 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.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education, licensure, and experience requirements contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below.

Education Requirement

• Master's degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration from accredited institution (or equivalent which may have completed six-year university administration program with degree from an accredited institution, degree must include minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in school administration)

Experience Requirement

Per Job Category Standard #02, Qualifying Experience MUST BE IN school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience.

Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited.

Human Resources Office will consider paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Level 06: Must have three (3) years of experience must be in school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience. Maximum of two years teaching or counseling experience can be credited to qualify. Remainder of required creditable experience MUST be in administrative or other professional education experience related to the position AND must be one year of successful experience at 05 level of difficulty to qualify.

Certification/Licensure Requirement

• Must possess and maintain a valid State issued Assistant Principal (or equivalent Administrator) licensure or certification in the State where the position is located.
• Emergency and provisional certificates may be considered under the conditions that the State certification authority has issued those type of certificates.
• Applicants with valid State Certification in a State other than where the position is located may be considered. If selected, they will be issued a provisional contract to outline the requirement to obtain full appropriate Certification within two full contract terms.
• Neither foreign nor DODEA certification is acceptable.

Education

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.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Pay Setting:

Pay setting is determined AFTER selection process and in compliance with personnel provision outlined in 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 and HR Policy Memos. Human Resources Office evaluates education and experience for appropriate credit of increments to be added to the Base Increment of 01.

Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited.

Human Resources Office may consider paid and unpaid experience to determine if comparable for pay increments, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience to be considered for pay with enough details. If selected, we may request an updated resume with more than 2-pages. (Maximum number of years creditable for pay setting is 20).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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
• 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 ARE NOT available.
• This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
• No Recruitment incentive is offered.

Eligibility 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.