Teacher; Elementary

Duties

As Teacher (Elementary) - CY-1710, you will provide instruction at the professional level, as a classroom teacher, a team teacher, or a remedial or special services teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. The Teacher (Elementary) 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, developing 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 evaluation methods/instruments. 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 an effective instruction learning cycle related 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 the 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 will be required for all new hires; appointment will be subject to successful completion and favorable adjudication.
• May be required to operate a government‑owned or leased motor vehicle; a valid driver's license is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Teacher licensure/certification in the State where the position is located and in the specialty field identified by parenthetical.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Probationary period is one academic year; performance will be evaluated during this period.

All applicants will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Basis of rating is the material provided. An applicant must meet the education and licensure requirements described below.

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited educational institution.
• All professional educators must possess a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area. Emergency or provisional certificates may be accepted under state conditions.

Applicants with valid state certification in a state other than where the position is located may be considered; they will be issued a provisional contract to obtain full state teacher certification within two full contract terms.

• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization capable of interpreting foreign programs; the credentials must be deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. educational 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.
• This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Government quarters are available.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• A recruitment incentive is not offered.