Transitional Teacher (Elementary)

US Bureau of Indian Education; Vanderwagen (NM); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread Springs Day School, part of the Bureau of Indian Education, seeks a Transitional Teacher (Elementary) to lead classroom instruction on or near the Reservation. The role operates under a school year contract per Public Law 95-561 with annual renewals and is not eligible for telework.

Applicants must meet state licensure expectations, hold a Bachelor's degree, and enroll in the state's alternative licensure program within 90 days of start date. DODEA pathways may apply for reciprocity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
• Proof of enrollment in local State's alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the start date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation as Transitional Teacher (Elementary).
• Position requires SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and annual renewal.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Alternative Licensure Enrollment

Job description

This position is part of the Bread Springs Day School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Elementary) 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.

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 and licensure contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below.

Basic Education & Licensure Requirement for Transitional Teacher position:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
• Provide proof of enrollment in a local State's alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of the start date of the position.
  • Enrollment should be for the appropriate endorsement/subject field as identified in the Job Opportunity Announcement (e.g. elementary, mathematics, special education, chemistry, etc.) in the State where the position is located.
  • Note: Applicants with DODEA certification can work with States directly for reciprocity licensure and not required to enroll in Alternative Licensure program unless State stipulates such.

This position is also being advertised as a TEACHER, CY-1710 which accepts applicants who possess valid State issued teaching license/certificate in the appropriate endorsement area.