Job Description

Summary

This position is part of the Turtle Mountain Middle School, Bureau of Indian Education. As a School Counselor which provides a comprehensive school counseling program in a BIE school on or near the Reservation. This position requires SCHOOL YEAR 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.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

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.

Duties

As School Counselor- CY-1710, provides 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. The incumbent also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners.

• Provides 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.
• Counsels with students on a regular basis regarding careers, educational, social interests' and/or other similar matters, helping them to explore alternatives.
• Utilizes diagnostic and assessment procedures as appropriate. Collects, organizes and interprets student data for appraisal purposes. Prepares case summaries for professional use. Uses data for planning, implementation, progress review and evaluation of student's counseling plans.
• Sets up, maintains files and records of individual and group counseling sessions. Prepares letters to parents, progress reports, referrals and related documents. Provides safeguards for the utilization of confidential student data.
• Works closely with the academic staff to follow the academic growth of students. Recommends conferences to discuss individual student problems experienced in the academic area for the purpose of arriving at solutions to student problems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. 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 ( 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 School Counselor 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 one academic year (two full academic semesters) 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 and licensure contained in the approved job category for P.L. 95-561 described below.



School Counselor series-1710 requires BOTH Education and Licensure/Certification to qualify.



Required Education
Must have a Master's degree (or higher) in guidance and counseling psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution.



Required Licensure/Certification . This position has a qualification requirement of possessing and maintaining a valid State issued School Counselor licensure or certification.


Note:

• If selected, MUST obtain and maintain state certification IN THE STATE WHERE 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 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.

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.


Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. For further information on creditable education visit: Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S. Department of Education



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.


Pay tables for Bureau of Indian Education Title 25 positions can be found online on BIE website.



Pay Setting: Pay setting is based on degree and having 24 graduate semester hours in guidance and counseling. Pay setting is determined AFTER selection process. Per 62 BIAM personnel provisions (62 BIAM 11.48C(3) - Master's degrees must be in counseling or a related field. Alternately, a master's degree in any field including 24 graduate semester hours in guidance and counseling will be accepted as a substitute for a master's degree in counseling; none of the hours used to meet this alternate requirement will be counted as additional hours (above the master's degree) even if they are credited by the university as graduate hours. Graduate hours above the master's degree must be in counseling or a related field (such as substance abuse) in order to be credited. The education levels are as follows:

• Pay Level 21 requires a Master's Degree in counseling or related field
• Pay Level 22 requires a Master's Degree and 15 graduate semester hours of related work
• Pay Level 23 requires a Master's Degree and 30 graduate semester hours of related work
• Pay Level 24 requires an earned Doctorate in counseling or related field

Experience is considered for determining appropriate pay increments for comparable experience , we evaluate paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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).


Per Hour rate for School Counselor positions will be modified from what is stated on the Pay Table based on school calendar for the location. This is referred to as Modified Hourly/Date Rate (MHR/MDR). Neither the MHR nor the MDR are negotiable.

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

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.

• Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
• This position is EXEMPT from Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Government Quarters are not available.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Travel and relocations expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• A Recruitment incentive IS NOT offered.

Review our benefits

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:

• Conflict Management
• Customer Service
• Planning and Evaluating
• Reasoning
• Therapy and Counseling

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:

Required Documents

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:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/26/2026 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:


If you encounter issues during the online application process, please contact Trecil Bearbow at 405-247-4168 or [email protected].

Agency contact information

Trecil Bearbow

Phone

405-247-4168

Email

[email protected]

Address

Turtle Mountain Middle School
P.O. Box 440
Belcourt, ND 58316
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.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/05/2026 to 01/26/2026

Salary

$40.23 to - $73.13 per hour

PH will be modified based on School Calendar and location.

Pay scale & grade

CY 21

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Belcourt, ND

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Seasonal

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

24

Job family (Series)

• 1710 Education And Vocational Training

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

No

Bargaining unit status

Yes

Announcement number

BIE-12859737-26-TB

Control number

853456300

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation,

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