Transitional Teacher (Social Studies)

US Bureau of Indian Education; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Indian Education invites applications for a Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) at Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, located on or near the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. This is a school-year contract position under Public Law 95-561 and requires annual renewal.

Telework is not available. To qualify, applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher and enroll in a state alternative licensure program within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited education institution.
• Enrollment in an approved State alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of start date.
• DODEA certification holders can pursue state licensure reciprocity as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation as a Transitional Teacher (Social Studies).

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) 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.

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.