Transitional Teacher (Science)
Bureau of Indian Education
Posted: March 26, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
Location
South Dakota
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves supervising and teaching Native American adolescents in a residential treatment center focused on substance dependence, where you'll develop personalized education plans, maintain records, and adapt teaching methods to individual needs while incorporating traditional values.
It's a good fit for someone with teaching experience in special education or youth counseling, especially those passionate about supporting indigenous communities and working in a multidisciplinary team.
The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to guide support staff in a structured school environment.
The Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (GPAYRTC) is an 18-bed residential treatment facility that serves Native American adolescents with a primary diagnosis of alcohol or substance dependence.
The GPAYRTC utilizes an eclectic counseling and multidisciplinary team approach relying strongly on Traditional American Indian values USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Educational and Vocational Training Series 1710 In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Coordinates the development of the students Individual Education Program (IEP) by reviewing each student's present level of performance; Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; Demonstrates knowledge of content and curriculum by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques utilizing available resources to provide for academic achievement Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Major Duties:
Maintains necessary and required records such as anecdotal records (student learning folders), learning packet, daily attendance reports, class charts, progress reports, etc Uses alternative instruction methods and/or testing methods to meet the student's individual needs.
Maintains curriculum and school structure in accordance with the standards of the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs or the North Central Association - Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, and/or The Joint Commission.
Provides direction and/or instruction to educational assistant and/or other support personnel
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