The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The incumbent plans, organizes, implements and evaluates a coordinated academic program for the assigned subjects/grade-levels as follows: The lower academic section which normally includes the K-8 grade levels but may include more or fewer grades. The program incorporates various educational, psychological, and sociological aspects to provide meaningful educational opportunities for boarding school students who are separated from their families, of a minority culture; from geographically isolated areas, and learning English· as a second language.
Supervises eleven or more professional teachers and one or more non or para-professional positions such as Education Aids/Sub-teachers ranging from CY-01 to CY-03.
Monitors staff and program effectiveness through frequent classroom visits, formal and informal observations, and individual or group conferences pertaining to program, procedures, methods and techniques. Reviews subordinate staffs lesson plans to insure what subject matter, concepts, and related materials are educationally adequate and reflect the objectives, concepts, and practices specified in the Area/Agency/School curriculum guides, and directives. Provides professional leadership to all members when deemed necessary or requested but will provide frequent review and assistance for staff members in developmental grade levels. Insures instructional coverage for classrooms during absences of regular teachers.
In coordination and cooperation with other departments assists in development and implementation of daily/yearly activity plans an schedules. Cooperates with all departments in developing, modifying and initiating schedules, procedures and policies which will insure a coordinated school program.
Works with students, parents, teachers, and other concerned staff·in resolving various extreme of difficult problems. Functions in a liaison capacity when working with various individuals and groups in the community such as the Parent Advisory committee, School board, parents or visitors.
Analyzes departmental needs pertaining to staffing, facility modification, equipment, supplies and materials and submits recommendations, requisitions, and cost estimates pertaining to these needs to be used in the preliminary budget estimates. Takes budget allocations and ensures requested expenditure are within approved limits. Conducts periodic inspections of assigned facilities and equipment and initiates maintenance requests as necessary. Is responsible for periodic inventories for all supplies, equipment and texts of the department to ensure that theft and damage is kept to a minimum. Reports all losses to the supervisor.
Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
Must meet education AND experience required for Pay Level 06:
Education: Master's Degree
Experience: 3 years
Master’s Degree in any appropriate area of Education including or supplemented by 12 semester hours of educational administration courses which may include hours in Curriculum Development, Educational Supervision and Leadership, Guidance Supervision, Educational Finance and Budgeting or School Law.
Professional educators serving as department head for academic areas will meet the requirements for state teacher certification in one (1) subject area that is supervised.
At Level 06, applicants experience will have included one year of appropriate experience equivalent to Level 05 as described under description of work.
Professional educators serving as department head for academic areas will meet the requirements for state teacher certification in one (1) subject area that is supervised.
Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required, except that some positions may be suitable for persons who are blind or deaf. In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
The Investigative Process for Public Trust Positions: Background investigations for public trust positions are conducted to gather information to determine whether applicants are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S. The information that provided on the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF-85P) and the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form, when necessary to resolve issues.
The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. To avoid such delays, the applicant must request that the consumer reporting agencies lift the freeze in these instances.
In addition to the questions on the SF-85P, inquiry also is made about the applicant's adherence to security requirements, the applicant honesty and integrity, falsification, misrepresentation, and any other behavior, activities, or associations that tend to demonstrate a person is not reliable, trustworthy, or loyal.
After a suitability /fitness determination is made, the applicant may also be subject to continuous vetting which may include periodic reinvestigations to ensure the employee is continuing suitability for employment.
Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 05/10/24 - 03:30 pm, Mountain (DST).
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education- Baca/Dlo'ay azhi Community School
PO Box 509 Prewitt, New Mexico 87045
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Bernice Etsitty or Robert McDonald, 505-972-2769
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the closing date & time of the announcement.
Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
This office accepts telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and will NOT be considered.
This office does NOT accept applications via e-mail.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.