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.
Work assignments require full responsibility for independently performing teaching methods to individual differences among students with ease and flexibility. However, a problem of deep-seated or highly complicated or specialized nature does require guidance or review of plans for individual teaching. The plan is carried out independently.
Conducts classes and or other types of learning situations using the daily lesson or unit plan as a guide, deviating as necessary to accommodate to time limitations and interruptions in the schedule of classes to give added illustration to important points, bring in new information, or adjust to particular interests on a group and individual basis. Organizes classes into groups to meet student needs, interests, and capacities. Instruct students through classroom discussion, demonstration, audio-visual aids, laboratory and field trips.
Studies prescribed course objectives, texts, teaching aids and other pertinent material and develops daily lesson plans with the appropriate breakdown of subject matter and designing specific instructional units. Determines the presentation of curricula, methodologies, and assessment procedures and records maintenance. Determines the timing and method for use of available films, filmstrips, and other training aids and devices appropriate to the subject. Adapts teaching units to the environment, culture and needs of the student. Develops daily learning packets for small and/or individual students, including methods and techniques to be used in an individualized instructional program.
Organizes and selects materials so that each child's achievement proceeds with order. Plans and develops activities that permit child to achieve his greatest potential without frustration. Helps child set realistic goals enabling him to see progress and develop self-confidence being ever alert and mindful of any signs of stress or personal problems. Makes specific short-range assignments using demonstrations while giving verbal instructions repeatedly and patiently.
Is responsible for handling all disciplinary and counseling problems on own initiative, except for chronic or extreme behavior problems where the assistance of the supervisor or a guidance specialist may be required.
Confers with the parents regarding the progress, behavior, and adjustment to the class or school routine of the children. Also discusses the school program with interested visitors.
Initiates, designs, and follows through on individual learning programs for all students including those who are experiencing difficulty in learning.
Incorporates curricula to the basic program, e.g. career development concepts, environmental education, native studies, etc., through planned integration strategies by both individual effort as well as in concert with other staff professionals.
Develops and administers various kinds of assessments to evaluate individual pupil progress. Follows through on individual learning programs for all students including those who are experiencing difficulty in learning.
Plans, schedules, and makes contacts to arrange field trips closely related to topics being studied.
Maintains necessary and required class records such as class charts, daily attendance reports, and progress reports.
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.
Level 03: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
OR
High school graduate plus five years related experience.
Related experience is defined as practical experience in occupation, trade, craft or subject appropriate to Native Studies.
Training and experience will show evidence of sufficient knowledge of the subject matter and ability to instruct in order to carry out the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Satisfactory completion of a formal course or on the job training which includes practice teaching or instruction duties
Performance of duties involving the supervision or on the job instruction of workers in Native Studies
Successful completion of formal vocational training program for an occupation, trade, craft or other appropriate training for which the applicant demonstrates marked aptitude for learning and applying the principles, practices and techniques of the subject.
Other specialized work or study experience directly related to the position and at a level of difficulty, responsibility and scope to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation.
The work is sedentary, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying objects such as paper, books, visual aids, etc. There are no special physical demands required to do the work.
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 an arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated for by use of a satisfactory prosthesis.
In addition, must have mental and emotional stability.
Position may require physical activity associated with training, field travel, or attendance at meetings/conferences away from the duty station.
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 09/12/24 - 03:30 pm, Pacific.
Chemawa Indian School
3700 Chemawa Rd NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Courtney Blacklock-Snapp, Business Technician , (503) 399-5721 x1224
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.