Transitional Special Education Teacher, Turtle Mountain Middle School

Position Overview

This position is part of the Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Transitional Teacher (Special Education), you will serve as a classroom teacher in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. The position requires a School Year contract per Public Law 95‑561 and will be renewed annually. This position is NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.

Open & Closing Dates: 02/04/2026 to 02/24/2026

Salary: $35.33 to $62.62 per hour (modified based on school calendar and location)

Pay Scale & Grade: CY 11

Location: Belcourt, ND

Remote job / Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Seasonal

Work schedule: Full‑time

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Native Americans
• Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5116). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. If no qualified Indian Preference is available, a qualified non‑Indian applicant may be considered.

Title: Transitional Teacher (Special Education) – CY‑1701 (also advertised as Teacher, CY‑1710).

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities under stated guidelines.
• Prepare yearly instructional outlines and daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study, specifying objectives, activities, and evaluative methods for group and individual programs.
• Teach students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques, utilizing available resources to provide academic achievement. Provide learning experiences in assigned subject areas, developing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate to all students.
• Continuously evaluate individual and group academic progress using criterion‑reference tests, standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant instruments; use alternative instruction to meet individual needs.
• Make progress reports to parents, confer with parents and other concerned individuals, and maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain control of assigned class and handle discipline independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems; counsel individual students within established guidelines, using background information concerning each student to provide effective instruction and learning cycles regarding behavior and progress.

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must read the “
  
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• Male applicants born after 12‑31‑1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act.
• All new hires will undergo a background security investigation; appointment is subject to successful completion.
• Valid driver’s license required if incidental motor‑vehicle duty is assigned.
• Willingness to enroll in an Alternative Licensure program to obtain and maintain valid teacher licensure in the State where the position is located, with provisional status for three contract terms while enrolled.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Probationary period: one academic year (two full semesters).
• Initial appointments under P.L. 95‑561 do not confer competitive nor career status.

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution.
• Provide proof of enrollment in a local State’s alternative teaching licensure/certificate program within 90 days of start date.
• Enrollment must be for the appropriate endorsement/subject field as identified in the announcement.
• Applicants with DODEA certification may work directly for State reciprocity without enrolling in the alternative program, unless the State requires it.
• For the Teacher, CY‑1710 designation, applicants must have a valid State‑issued teaching…