United States Department of the Interior
Bureau Indian Education Programs
Turtle Mountain Middle School
P.O. Box 440M
Belcourt, North Dakota 58316
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Teacher (Special Education)
POSITION INFORMATION:
School Year
SALARY RANGE:
Pay Level (CY-1710-Level 11/18 $24.82-Level 17/18 $50.47 ph)
LOCATION:
Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, Turtle Mountain
Agency, Turtle Mountain Middle School, Belcourt, North Dakota 58316
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
MS-16-08-11-139
CONSIDERATION AREA:
Agency Wide
ISSUING DATE:
08/13/2015
CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the close of business (3:30 P.M. CST) on the
closing date of the announcement. Emailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted. Please contact Cary
Morin at 701-477-6471, ext. 3429, for any additional information needed.
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference is 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. Indian Preference eligible that are not currently employed in the
Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A). Consideration will
be given to Non-Indian applications (Status or reinstate able) 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, 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 accommodating will be on a case-by-case basis.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Performs screening and diagnosis of students. Conduct and write IEP’s for individual students. Provides
classroom educational learning environment using various techniques designed to assist students with
mild to severe learning disabilities. Works with parents, community services and school staff in
developing student learning plans. Able to interpret testing results. Performs general classroom and
school responsibilities. Work in a team teaching situation. Assist in school improvement activities and
sit on various school improvement committees.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:
Education:
The teacher shall hold a valid North Dakota Educator’s Professional Certificate with a major in the area of Elementary
Education (1-8), with Special Education certification. (Strategist Credential preferred) A Bachelor’s Degree with a
minimum of 24 semester hours in Education courses is required. A minimum of 12 semester hours must be in
Elementary Education to qualify for an elementary positon.
In addition, applicate will have 12 semester hours of course work in the particular area of specialization (Special
Education). All professional educator must meet the certification standards for the position in the State where the
position is located. A valid state driver’s license may be required for some positions and must be maintained when
required.
Placement in the appropriate pay level is based exclusively on education level as follows:
Pay Level:
11
BA/BS
12
B+15
13
B+30
14
Masters
15
M+15
16
M+30
17
Doctorate (Earned)
HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be made directly to the Turtle Mountain Middle School,
Attention: Cary Morin, P.O. Box 440, 1330 Braves Boulevard, Belcourt, North Dakota 58316.
Applications submitted in franked (penalty mail) envelopes or through the internal federal mail
system, will not be accepted. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND
WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Submit the following documents:
1. Applicants may file using an OF-612, Application for Federal Employment
(www.opm.gov/forms), a resume or any other written format of the applicant's choice.
Resumes or other written formats MUST CONTAIN: Job Announcement Number,
Education, work experience-(with Position Title, Employment dates-[month/year], salary,
and Supervisor’s name and telephone number. Also include information on other job
qualifications and references. Application or resume must have original signature and
current date, available at http”//www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp.
2. College Transcripts (legible copies) are required for verification/documentation (If selected,
applicant must provide Official College Transcripts).
3. North Dakota State Certification.
4. Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference, is required for claiming Indian Preference.
(The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally-recognized tribe
where the applicant is enrolled as a member.) No other form will be accepted.
5. OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment (form available on www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp
6. Applicant Screening Questionnaire, Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain
original signature and date. This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children
Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not
eligible for the position. (www.bie.edu under HR Home, Forms)
7. Supervisory appraisal, if currently a Bureau employee and copy of most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, IF current or former Federal employees.
8. DI-1935, Background Survey Questionnaire, is voluntary and not a required form, available
at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm
9. Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at
http://www.usa-federal-forms.com/gsa-gsa.html
10. Complete names and telephone numbers of three (3) former employers and three (3)
personal references. List people who are not related to you, who know you well on a
personal basis, know your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are
applying.
It is recommended that the applicant make a copy of their application documents prior to
submission as it will become a permanent part of our recruitment file.
In addition to the above, form 85P (questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) and S-87 (Fingerprint
chart) will also be required upon hire. Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires normal physical activity with the work, field travel, and
attendance at meetings and conferences from the duty station. The work also requires lifting hardware and
peripheral equipment, and cables. On-site field service involves operation of motor vehicles, which requires
possession of current State Driver’s license.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of their experience and training, based on
their qualification statements, and any other required information. Salary increments will based on education
credentials and experience. Appropriate experience is credible whether gained in Federal, State, or Local
Government.
SUITABILITY & CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A background security investigation is required. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of the security
investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Bureau of Indian Education
Turtle Mountain Middle School
PO Box 440
Belcourt, ND 58316
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT: Cary Morin
(701) 477-6471, x-3429
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Bureau of Indian Education
Turtle Mountain Middle School
1330 Braves Blvd.
Belcourt, ND 58316