Transitional Teacher (Social Studies)

Department of Interior; South Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Interior, Cheyenne Eagle Butte School (BIE), is seeking a Transitional Teacher (Social Studies) to serve as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The position is a school-year contract under P.L.

95-561 with annual renewal and is not suitable for telework or remote work. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in a State alternative licensure program within 90 days of start date; DODEA certification can permit reciprocity licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited education institution.
• Enrollment in an alternative licensure/certificate program within 90 days of start date.
• DODEA certification can work with States directly for reciprocity licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation.
• Teach Social Studies as 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.