- Position Title
- Assistant Principal
- Agency
- Bureau of Indian Education
- Announcement Number
- BIE-12722272-25-VMS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 10, 2025 to Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5116 (reclassified from 472)), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
2.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
3.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license which you have held for at least three years preceding this application?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in working with the Bureau of Indian Education. We you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
BASIC EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Assistant Principal for the Bureau of Indian Education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the basic requirement(s) above, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements for this position.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Assistant Principal at the Level 05.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Assistant Principal at the Level 06.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Assistant Principal at the Level 07.
5.
Are you currently certified by a state's Department of Education with an Education Administration Certification in the state where this position is located?
NOTE: This may include certifications issued by other states recognized by the state in its Education Administration Certification Reciprocity Program. (You must upload a copy of your state certification and/or Education Administration Reciprocity documentation; otherwise, credit will not be given.) Make sure you submit a copy of your license to support your response.
NOTE: This may include certifications issued by other states recognized by the state in its Education Administration Certification Reciprocity Program. (You must upload a copy of your state certification and/or Education Administration Reciprocity documentation; otherwise, credit will not be given.) Make sure you submit a copy of your license to support your response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience and your self-rating is not supported, your score will be lowered.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Set high performance goals for myself and others.
7.
Take immediate action to ensure success a quality education program and work environment.
8.
Establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
9.
Maximize school resources and activities to support Agency needs.
10.
Focus school activities on student achievement.
11.
Prepare all students to be college and career ready.
12.
Plan and take action to achieve goals and objectives without direction.
13.
Identify potential issues and obstacles, take action to create solutions.
14.
Implement actions plans to work through program barriers.
15.
Establish a culture of learning and achievement.
16.
Act consistently to influence others thinking and behavior to achieve results.
17.
Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage others.
18.
Identify and engage stakeholders (e.g. staff, parents, community) to effectively drive consensus, build trust, and facilitate change.
19.
Anticipate and respond to stakeholders (e.g. staff, parents, community) concerns.
20.
Identify and engage key influencers and community resources necessary for success.
21.
Recognize patterns and trends related to school performance.
22.
Analyze complex information to develop action plans.
23.
Identify appropriate metrics using qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance, goals, and decisions.
24.
Assess instructional activities for cause and effect based on results.
25.
Build and organize workgroups (e.g. teams) to effectively collaborate and maximize program results.
26.
Establish and provide instruction, expectations, feedback, and professional development activities for staff.
27.
Establish and maintain effective communications with staff.
28.
Resolve adverse situations timely using policies and procedures.
29.
Recommend new policies or revised policies to the administration and school board.
30.
Propose and encourage innovative ideas to improve agency procedures.
31.
Responsible for following up with analysis and corrective action regarding employment issues (e.g., working with Employee and Labor Relations).
32.
Develop and enforce overall school safety policies and procedures.
33.
Design school safety plans to maintain a positive and student-centered school climate, free of drugs, violence, intimidation, bullying and fear.
34.
Ensure that school safety plans are established, published, disseminated, and communicated to all students, school personnel, families, and community emergency response teams.
35.
Ensure equal opportunities for all employees under his/her supervision in selection of employees for training, promotions, awards recognition, and other development opportunities.
36.
Review, assign, and approve projects, work assignments, schedules, and priorities for school administration.
37.
Establish and revise position descriptions, as needed to ensure the most effective and economical position structure is maintained for the school.
38.
Receive and resolve complaints from employees by following established guidelines and procedures.
39.
Advise and inform employees of their performance standards and their performance.
40.
Conduct formal performance appraisals for employees in accordance established Employee Performance Appraisal Plan policies and procedures.
Your rating for this Occupational Questionnaire is subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. In the selection process are specifically designed steps to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50's) is received and is accurate.
41.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50's) is received and is accurate.