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United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Education
First Mesa Elementary School
PO Box 750
Polacca, Arizona, 86042
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Principal, CE 1710, Level 6
SALARY RANGE: $32.97 to $42.86 per hour
(BIE Education Pay Schedule: based on Education & Experience)
CONTRACT: Year long
LOCATION: Department of Interior, Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Arizona North
Line Office, First Mesa Elementary School, Polacca, Arizona
Seeking passionate, resourceful instructional leader who will coach teachers to reach every
student and partner with students’ families and the community. First Mesa Elementary School is
an academically sound school with a growing enrollment. It is located in a modern education
facility with a qualified and supportive staff on the Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: D20M22-12-01 ISSUING DATE: 6/11/2012
CLOSING DATE: Open till filled
CONSIDERATION AREA: Area Wide
CONTRACT INFORMATION: This position will be filled by contract under P.L. 95-561
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling this vacancy 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 applicants (status of reinstatement) in the absence of qualified Indian Preference
eligible. Concurrent consideration may be given to handicapped eligible, disabled veterans,
reinstatement and transfer 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 accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT: Veterans who are preference eligible or
who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more
of continuous active service may apply.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position of Principal will provide academic leadership, planning,
managing a K-6th grade school with approximately 90 students. This includes implementing an
academic model which focuses on high student achievement; building a positive school climate
that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction;
direction and conduction of BIE school programs and building a high-performing staff and
leadership team to achieve the school’s vision and goals. The Principal will collaborate with
parents, community members, and the Education Line Office.
The incumbent will provide professional leadership to the faculty and is responsible for the
development of a school curriculum which aligns with the state standards of Arizona and the
Common Core State Standards. The Principal will oversee the budget program,
acquisitions, human resource services, property and supply with assistance from staff and the
Education Line Office. Be responsible for planning, implementing, supervising and coordinating
the safety program. Assign, supervise and direct the work of approximately 20 professional, paraprofessional,
contract education staff and wage employees. Oversee every aspect of the food
service program along with food service personnel. The Principal is responsible for promoting
activities that improve the general welfare of the school, enhance public relations with the
community and surrounding schools, and cooperate with other Bureau program personnel and
Federal/State officials administering other programs in the community.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Placement in the appropriate pay level is based exclusively on education level as follows:
Pay Level: 06
Education: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
A minimum of a Master’s Degree with 12 semester hours in school administration, teaching,
counseling or other professional education experience or a 6-year university administration
program is required. All professional educators will also meet the Arizona Certification Standards.
A minimum of 3 years teaching, counseling, or administrative experience is creditable toward
meeting the full qualification requirements.
A National Board Certified Teacher from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is
preferred.
BASIS OF RATING: All applicants for this position will be rated and ranked based upon the extent
and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on the application. Applicants
will be further evaluated according to the degree to which they possess or have the potential to
acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed below. 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.
Qualifications and veteran’s preference eligibility will be determined on the basis of information
submitted.
SUITABILITY & CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation is required. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of the
background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be
grounds for termination.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL REFERENCE:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. Upon selection, selectee will
be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306. This is a Non-
Critical, Moderate Risk Position subject to a favorably adjudicated background
investigation.
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the
certification document to confirm their selective service status.
Government Housing IS available.
Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid.
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the
information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required
documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Veteran
Preference determination, Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in
their applications. Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are
in violation of OPM and Postal Regulations and will not be considered. E-mailed
applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.
HOW TO APPLY: It is to your advantage to read the OF-510 brochure(Applying for a Federal
Job), which contains guidance on the information that must be included in your resume to ensure
optimum consideration.
1. 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 (Position Title, Employment Dates (M/Yr), Salary); and Supervisor’s name
and telephone number.
2. Qualifications and references. Resume must have original signature and current date.
3. Copy of College Transcript is required for verification/documentation (If selected,
applicant must provide Official College Transcripts)
4. Form BIA 3100, Employee Performance Appraisal Plan
5. Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment, 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.
6. Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, current or former Federal
employees.
7. 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.
8. DI-1935, Background Survey Questionnaire, listed in announcement, submission is
voluntary and not a required form, available at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm
9. Complete names and telephone numbers of three (3) former employers and three (3)
personal references. List people who are not related to you and who know you will on a
personal basis and know your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you
applying.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application and all other documents must be received by the
closing date of this announcement unless specified as open continuous. Applications using the
internal mail system or mailed Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and
Postal Regulations will not be considered. Applicant qualified will be evaluated solely on the
information submitted by them in their application. Failure to provide supporting documentation
may result in your application being returned to you, or receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. This
office will not fax vacancy announcements nor accept faxed applications.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned. This
office WILL NOT accept faxed applications. APPLICANT’S QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE
EVALUATED SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THEM IN THEIR
APPLICATION.
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
Bureau of Indian Education, Arizona North Line Office
PO Box 568
Keams Canyon, Arizona 86034
Fax Number: 928-738-5139
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eric North, Acting Education Line Officer
eric.north@bie.edu
Arizona North Education Line Office
Phone: 928-738-2262
Applicant Screening Questionnaire
Indian Children Protection Requirements
Name: __________________________ Social Security Number: ___________________
(please print)
Job Title: Announcement No:
Notification Requirements
Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990, Public Law 101-647 (codified in 42 United
States Code § 13041), requires that employment applications for Federal child care
positions have applicants sign a receipt of notice that a criminal record check will be
conducted as a condition of employment. Further, it is required to ask the following:
Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
Yes [If “yes,” provide the date, explanation of the violation, disposition of
the arrest(s) or charge(s), place of occurrence, and the name and
address of the police department or court involved.]
No
Section 408 of the Miscellaneous Indian Legislation, Public Law 101-630 (codified in 25
United States Code § 3207), requires a criminal history records check as a condition of
employment for positions in the Department of Interior that involve regular contact with or
control over Indian children. Further, it is required to ask the following:
Have you ever been arrested, found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere
(no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any of two or more misdemeanor
offenses under Federal, State, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual
assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons;
or offenses committed against children?
Yes [If “yes,” provide the date, explanation of the violation, disposition of
the arrest(s) or charge(s), place of occurrence, and the name and
address of the police department or court involved.]
No
I certify that my response to the above questions is made under Federal penalty of
perjury, which is punishable by fine or imprisonment, and that I have received
notice that a criminal history records check will be conducted and is a condition of
employment. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report
made available to the Bureau of Indian Education and my rights to challenge the
accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
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