Teacher; Special Education

Duties

As Teacher (Special Education) – CY-1710, you will provide instruction at the professional level, either as a classroom teacher, a team teacher, or a remedial/special services teacher, depending on the setting and organizational structure of the school. The Teacher (Special Education) will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional activities under stated guidelines.

• Prepares yearly instructional outlines and related daily lesson plans covering relevant units of study and specifying objectives, activities, and evaluative methods/instruments for both group and individual programs.
• Teaches students by selecting, developing, adapting, and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide academic achievement. Provides learning experiences in assigned subject areas that develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate to the needs and interests of all students.
• Continuously evaluates individual and group academic progress using criterion‑reference tests, periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and other relevant methods. Uses alternative instruction to meet individual needs.
• Makes progress reports to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals, and maintains required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently except for chronic or extreme behavior problems. Counsels individual students within established guidelines, using background information to provide effective instruction and learning cycles pertaining to behavior and progress.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Applicant is responsible for reading the ‘
  
  How to Apply
  
  ’ and ‘Required Documents’ sections for accuracy and completeness of application.
• Male applicants born after 12‑31‑1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986.
• A background security investigation is required for all new hires; appointment is contingent upon successful completion.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for operating a government‑owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• Must possess and maintain valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located and in the specific specialty field indicated.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Probationary period is one academic year. Continuation of employment will be evaluated based on performance.
• Initial appointments under Public Law 95‑561 do not confer competitive nor career status.

All applicants must meet the education and licensure requirements for this position as outlined below. Documentation will be evaluated by a subject‑matter expert, and the judgment of qualifications will be based on the materials submitted.

Basic Education & Licensure Requirement For Teacher Position:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited educational institution.
• All professional educators must possess valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted if issued by the State certification authority.

Applicants with valid State Certification in a state other than that where the position is located may be considered. If selected, they will be issued a provisional contract to outline the requirement to obtain full State Teacher Certification within two contract terms.

To meet the education requirements, submit a legible copy of transcripts. Official transcripts (photocopy or original) are required upon selection. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a recognized organization and demonstrated to be equivalent to a U.S. accredited program.

• Pay Level 11 requires a Bachelor's Degree.
• Pay Level 12 requires a Bachelor's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours.
• Pay Level 13 requires a Bachelor's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours.
• Pay Level 14 requires a Master's Degree.
• Pay Level 15 requires a Master's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours.
• Pay Level 16 requires a Master's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours.
• Pay Level 17 requires an earned Doctorate.

• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union – Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
• Government Quarters are not available.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• A recruitment incentive is not offered.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.