This position is part of the Lake Valley Navajo School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Principal Teacher you will be responsible to organize and manage a small school (e.g., special education, gifted and talented, elementary, middle school, etc.) that does not have enough resources to support a full-time Principal. This position requires SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis.
Summary
This position is part of the Lake Valley Navajo School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Principal Teacher you will be responsible to organize and manage a small school (e.g., special education, gifted and talented, elementary, middle school, etc.) that does not have enough resources to support a full-time Principal. This position requires SCHOOL YEAR CONTRACT per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
In the absence of a Qualified Indian Preference eligible, a Qualified Non-Indian applicant may be considered.
As Principal Teacher- CY-1710, your typical work assignments may include the following:
The Principal Teacher is responsible for supervising and administering all programs and functions of a small school (i.e., instruction, food services, student transportation, recreational activities, residential, and special programs) due to limited resources to support full-time Principal.
The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the small school. Activities may include scheduling of leave; assignment of teaching areas or rooms, staff critiques or evaluations; ordering of supplies; budget preparation; scheduling professional services; developing curriculum; selecting adapted textbooks; attending school board meetings; teaching; etc.
The incumbent provides instruction at the professional level, as a classroom Teacher, as a team Teacher according to the setting and organizational structure of the school. The incumbent supports the planning and implementation of educational initiatives; integrates new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs; and identifies and develops appropriate curriculum and school-based assessments to support the academic growth of students.
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 State-issued Teacher licensure/certification in the appropriate specialty (e.g., special education, elementary, secondary, etc.) (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.
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, licensure, AND experience requirements contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below.
Education Requirement: Master's degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration from accredited institution (or equivalent which may have completed six-year university administration program with degree from an accredited institution, degree must include minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in school administration)
Experience Requirement:
Per Job Category Standard #020-01, this position has a qualification requirement of two (2) years of experience in school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience related to the position.
Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited.
Human Resources Office will consider 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; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
Certification/Licensure Requirement: All professional educators must meet the certification standards for their position in the state where the position is located. Some agency/schools may require the incumbent to meet the regional accrediting association requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid State issued Teacher licensure or certification in the appropriate specialty (e.g., special education, elementary, secondary, etc.) in the State where the position is located.
Emergency and provisional certificates may be considered under the conditions that the State certification authority has issued those type of certificates.
Neither foreign nor DODEA certification is acceptable.
Applicants with valid State Certification in a 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 appropriate Certification within two full contract terms.
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.
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 organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Additional information
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances.
Pay setting is based on degree and having 24 hours in education. Pay setting is determined AFTER selection process. Per 62 BIAM personnel provisions (62 BIAM 11.48) - Must have completed the degree requirement from an accredited university in a related field of study or with minimum of 24 semester hours in education.
Pay Level 14 requires a Master's Degree
Pay Level 15 requires a Master's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours
Pay Level 16 requires a Master's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours
Pay Level 17 requires an earned Doctorate
Pay setting for experience (which provides increments/steps) is determined AFTER selection process and in compliance with personnel provision outlined in 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 and HR Policy Memos. Human Resources Office evaluates experience for appropriate credit of increments to be added to the Base Increment of 01.
Per 62 BIAM, Chapter 11 - Creditable Experience - must be gained after receiving the minimum required degree and in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category, may be credited.
Human Resources Office may consider paid and unpaid experience to determine if comparable for pay increments, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.to be considered for pay with enough details. If selected, we may request an updated resume with more than 2-pages. (Maximum number of years creditable for pay setting is 17).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. To determine if you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your application to determine your level of experience.
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 in the assessment questionnaire. 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on meeting qualifications of education and licensure plus a Structured Resume Review.
Your applications will be further evaluated according to the degree to which you possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as listed in the competencies below. Subject Matter Experts will review your resume to evaluate your possession of competencies; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide comprehensive, concise, and accurate information in your application packet.
The Structured Resume Review is an assessment which measures an applicant's possession of critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. The competencies for this position are identified below:
Administration and Management
Conflict Management
Education and Training
Financial Management
Human Capital Management
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration. Errors or omissions may affect your qualification. Providing inaccurate information on application for Federal position could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action. To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12955648
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Resumes MUST NOT EXCEED TWO single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS)
2. Copy of valid State Certification/Licensure must clearly reflect the following:
the state issuing the certification/license
your name
issue date
expiration date
endorsements
DODEA Certification ARE NOT acceptable substitute for State certification
3. College Transcripts (copies of unofficial or official) must clearly list the following
school name
student name
type of degree conferred
date degree conferred
4. If claiming Indian Preference, Form BIA 4432. 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.
NOTE:
Veterans Preference is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561, upon selection you may submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) for Human Resources Office to consider for service computation date purposes.
Current or Former Federal Employment is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561. Upon selection, you may submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 for Human Resources Office to consider impact to pay or service computation date purposes.
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, education, or licensure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/21/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
In writing your resume, please be clear and specific. We will NOT make assumptions regarding your experience and/or employment status.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you encounter issues during the online application process, please contact Valland Sage at 405-437-1380 or valland.sage@bie.edu.
Lake Valley Navajo School
P.O. Box 748
Crownpoint, NM 87313
US
Next steps
You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration, and you will receive an email of this determination.
If you are determined to be qualified, but no among the qualified applicants, your applicant will remain on file, and you will receive an email of this determination.
If you are determined to be a qualified and referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
The selecting official may reach out to you for an interview. Interviews can be done electronically, telephonically, or in person.
If you are referred to the selecting official, you will receive an email notification of selection or non-selection, once a selection has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
Resumes MUST NOT EXCEED TWO single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOS)
2. Copy of valid State Certification/Licensure must clearly reflect the following:
the state issuing the certification/license
your name
issue date
expiration date
endorsements
DODEA Certification ARE NOT acceptable substitute for State certification
3. College Transcripts (copies of unofficial or official) must clearly list the following
school name
student name
type of degree conferred
date degree conferred
4. If claiming Indian Preference, Form BIA 4432. 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.
NOTE:
Veterans Preference is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561, upon selection you may submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) for Human Resources Office to consider for service computation date purposes.
Current or Former Federal Employment is not considered for hiring authority under Public Law 95-561. Upon selection, you may submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 for Human Resources Office to consider impact to pay or service computation date purposes.
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, education, or licensure. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/21/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
In writing your resume, please be clear and specific. We will NOT make assumptions regarding your experience and/or employment status.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you encounter issues during the online application process, please contact Valland Sage at 405-437-1380 or valland.sage@bie.edu.
Lake Valley Navajo School
P.O. Box 748
Crownpoint, NM 87313
US
Next steps
You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration, and you will receive an email of this determination.
If you are determined to be qualified, but no among the qualified applicants, your applicant will remain on file, and you will receive an email of this determination.
If you are determined to be a qualified and referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
The selecting official may reach out to you for an interview. Interviews can be done electronically, telephonically, or in person.
If you are referred to the selecting official, you will receive an email notification of selection or non-selection, once a selection has been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
