Senior Education Program Director for Native Students

Bureau of Indian Education; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) invites applications for an Education Program Administrator in the ADD Navajo area. You will lead instructional programs, oversee operations, and drive efficiency and student achievement across a major education system.

Applicants must meet OPM basic and specialized experience requirements, including a qualifying degree and a state school administrator license, plus experience at GS-15 level in leadership, policy development, and program management.

Qualifications

• Degree that was supplemented by professional teaching or staff experience at the elementary or secondary levels that demonstrated thorough knowledge of the operation of educational programs, and completion of at least one semester or the equivalent of graduate-level course work in school administration or school management, and/or curriculum development.
• Possession of a permanent license or certificate for school administrator (either elementary or secondary) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or one of the territories or possessions of the United States.
• In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.

Responsibilities

• Experience providing instructional leadership, direction, management, administration and oversight in the operation of a large education program or school system.
• Developed plans and executed Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and other initiatives designed to provide maximum and optimal education services to the Indian students focusing on improved student academic achievement.
• Developed, monitored, and implemented a sanctions and rewards program for schools that failed or succeeded in achieving academic excellence.
• Developed and administered policies on hiring and curriculum management; developed and recommended educational and operating policies; wrote and implemented policies, procedures and processes to address violence, drugs, continuity of operations, and overall student safety.

Job description

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) invites applications for an Education Program Administrator in the ADD Navajo area. You will lead instructional programs, oversee operations, and drive efficiency and student achievement across a major education system.

Applicants must meet OPM basic and specialized experience requirements, including a qualifying degree and a state school administrator license, plus experience at GS-15 level in leadership, policy development, and program management.