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Bureau of Indian Education · Posted today
On-site Chinle, AZ $42.9 – $55.8/hr Apply by Jul 16, 2026 Education And Vocational Training ENFJENFPESFJESTJ Education
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This position is part of the Cottonwood Day School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Principal you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the education activities of the school to include planning, developing, directing and conducting BIE school programs. This position requires YEAR LONG CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis. This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships based on appropriate transparency and communication among teachers, parents, pupils and community.
- →Conducts continuing evaluation and appraisal of personnel, programs and pupils using appropriate measurement instruments as well as empirical data as a basis or justifying educational programs and planning and measuring effective measuring effectiveness of current programs.
- →Within the limits of the annual budget allocations for the school and combined special projects, is responsible for total financial management and expenditures for school operations including the development, proposal writing, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects to take maximum advantage of supplementary funding.
- →In collaboration with the Agency Education Program Administrator, Tribal leaders, school board members, student council, parents, and school staff, formulates school policies and procedures which serve as a basis for planning and coordination the curriculum and associate programs with state accreditation requirements, Bureau standards, and student recruitment.
Requirements
- ✓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 Principal (or equivalent Administrator) licensure/certification in the State where the position is located.
- ✓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 three full contract terms during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.
- ✓Initial appointments under Public Law 95-561 do not confer competitive nor career status.
- ✓Incumbent will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement (OGE-450).
- ✓To meet the education requirements, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts.
- ✓Officials and unofficial transcripts (photocopy or original) may be submitted.
Benefits
- ★A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
- ★Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found online on BIE website.
- ★Bargaining Unit Status: This position IS NOT covered by Bargaining Unit/Union.
- ★Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid.
- ★Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- ★Government Quarters ARE available.
- ★This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
- ★A Recruitment Incentive is NOT offered.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 43f7cac8-cdce-4763-97bf-35792c5289a5
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