Head Teacher (Elementary)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Saint Stephens (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Stephen's Indian School in Wyoming is seeking a Head Teacher (Elementary) to organize and manage a specific educational program within the school, such as elementary education. This role follows a SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and requires annual contract renewal.

Telework or remote consideration is not allowed under any circumstances. The position requires a Master’s degree with at least 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration, plus two years of related experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Education

Master's degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration

Job description

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.

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 #020-01, this position has a qualification requirement of two (2) years of experience in school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience related to the position.

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.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

All professional educators must meet the certification standards for their position in the state where the position is location. Some agency/schools may require the incumbent to meet the regional accrediting association requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State issued Teacher licensure or certification in the appropriate specialty (e.g., special education, elementary, secondary, etc.) 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.
• Neither foreign nor DODEA certification is acceptable.
• 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.