This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education, providing a comprehensive school counseling program in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires a school year contract per Public Law 95-561 and will require contract renewal on an annual basis.
Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventative in design, developmental in implementation, and supports students in the areas of academic achievement, individual student planning, and personal and social development
Serve as a consultant to educators, families and community partners
Provide individual and group academic counseling services to students to prepare students to deal with life situations and personal issues to succeed in academics, which may include referral to social service or community resources as appropriate
Counsel with students on a regular basis regarding careers, educational, social interests, and/or other similar matters, helping them to explore alternatives
Utilize diagnostic and assessment procedures as appropriate
Collect, organize and interpret student data for appraisal purposes
Prepare case summaries for professional use
Use data for planning, implementation, progress review and evaluation of student's counseling plans
Set up and maintain files and records of individual and group counseling sessions
Prepare letters to parents, progress reports, referrals and related documents
Provide safeguards for the utilization of confidential student data
Work closely with the academic staff to follow the academic growth of students
Recommend conferences to discuss individual student problems experienced in the academic area for the purpose of arriving at solutions to student problems
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required
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
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 School Counselor licensure/certification in the State where the position is located
Probationary period is one academic year (two full academic semesters) during which your fitness and continued employment will be evaluated
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Master's degree (or higher) in guidance and counseling psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution
Possess and maintain a valid State issued School Counselor licensure or certification
If selected, MUST obtain and maintain state certification in the state where the position is located within two contract terms
Emergency and provisional certifications may be accepted under the conditions imposed by the state certification authority
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 which outlines the requirement to obtain full State School Counselor Certification within two full contract terms
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)
Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, 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
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
Benefits
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521
Government Quarters ARE available
Direct Deposit of pay is required
Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid
A Recruitment incentive IS NOT offered
Important Details
Schedule: Full-time
Appointment type: Seasonal
Travel: Occasional travel
Probationary period: one academic year (two full academic semesters)
Application deadline: 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM (EST)
Application Process
Applicant is responsible for reading the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections for accuracy and completeness of application
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; assumptions regarding your experience and/or employment status will NOT be made
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
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 not 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 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
Required Documents
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)
Copy of valid State Certification/Licensure must clearly reflect the state issuing the certification/license, your name, issue date, expiration date, and endorsements; DODEA Certification are not acceptable substitute for State certification
College Transcripts (copies of unofficial or official) must clearly list the school name, student name, type of degree conferred, and date degree conferred
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
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
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
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
About the Company
This position is part of the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, Bureau of Indian Education. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.