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Bureau of Indian Education

Teacher (Special Education)

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$68,028 / year median in New Mexico

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Between $36.23 and

$72.13

Per Hour Teacher (Special Education)

Bureau of Indian Education

Occupation:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Location:

Sanostee, NM - 87461

Job Type:

Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

USAJobs.



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Web Site:

www.usajobs.gov

Expires:

09/22/2026

Job #: 882750800

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 (Special Education)- 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 (Special Education) 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. 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 institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For further information on creditable education visit:

Accreditation:

Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S.

Department of Education Foreign Education:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organi...

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