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Bureau of Indian Education

Teacher (Science)

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What they do

A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.

$64,274 / year median in New Mexico

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Between $36.23 and

$72.13

Per Hour Teacher (Science)

Bureau of Indian Education

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Fort Wingate, NM - 87316

Job Type:

Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

USAJobs.



OPM.GOV

Web Site:

www.usajobs.gov

Expires:

09/22/2026

Job #: 882559500

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Seasonal

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Duties As Teacher (Science)- CY-1710, you will provide instruction at the professional level, as a classroom teacher, as a team teacher or a remedial or special services teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. The Teacher (Science) 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 objective, 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 resource to provide academic's achievement. Provides learning experiences in assigned subject areas, which develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills that are appropriate to the needs and interest of all students in the classroom.
  • Continuously evaluates individual and group academic progress using criterion- reference test periodic standardized tests, oral tests, and/or other relevant evaluate methods/instruments. Use alternative instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Makes progress reports
  • to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals. Maintains required records to parents, confers with parents and other concerned individuals. Maintains required records in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Maintains control of assigned class and handles discipline independently expect for chronic or extreme behavior problems.

Counsels' individual students within established guidelines, using background information concerning each student to provide an effective instruction learning cycle as pertains to students' behavior and progress. Additional Information

Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Requirements Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Applicant is responsible for reading the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections for accuracy and completeness of application.
  • If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
  • A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
  • Must possess and maintain 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 Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

Probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters) during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.

  • Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.
Qualifications Basis of Rating:

All applicants for this position will be rated based upon the documentation submitted. Applications may be further evaluated by subject matter expert. The judgment of qualifications will be based on the material submitted; therefore, it is to the applicant's advantage to give complete and thorough responses and to present information in a neat and orderly fashion. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and licensure contained in the approved job category for

P.L. 95-561

described below. Basic Education & Licensure Requirement for Teacher position:

  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited education institution.
  • All professional educators must possess a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area.

Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State certification authority. Applicants with valid State Certification in state other than 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 full contract terms.

  • All professional educators must possess a valid Teacher certification/licensure in the appropriate endorsement area.

Emergency and provisional certificates may be accepted under the conditions they are issued by the State certification authority. This position is also being advertised as a

TRANSITIONAL TEACHER, CY-1701

which accepts applicants who are in process of obtaining state issued teaching license/certificate under

ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE

programs OR have only DODEA certification. Transitional Teachers will be required to obtain full state Certification within three contract terms. If you would like to be considered as Transitional Teacher, please apply via that announcement:

BIE-13050856-26-PV

Education To meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts. Officials and unofficial transcripts (photocopy or original) may be submitted. Advisement or web-printouts are NOT acceptable. Official transcripts are

REQUIRED UPON SELECTION. NOTE

Be sure to check that official transcripts are not locked or encrypted when uploaded AND that ALL pages (including transcript key) are viewable. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited i...

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