Position Title: Elementary School P.E. and Health Teacher - Closes November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School
Reports Directly to: TJES Principal
Status: Exempt; Full-time
Salary: $47,536.00
Summary of Duties:
• Meets assigned classes at the time as indicated by the supervisor and provide instruction in the required subjects or in his/her area of specialty.
• Establishes and maintains a classroom atmosphere which will facilitate effective learning.
• Guides the learning of the student toward the achievement of individual goals which have been set, where applicable, by the teacher, student, and parent.
• Prepares for the classes assigned and shows written evidence upon request of the supervisor.
• Provides a safe learning environment for the students in the classroom and supervises students as needed.
• Incorporates Native American culture into the instruction in subject areas where appropriate.
• Evaluates the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required by school policy.
• Communicates reports of student progress to the student and his/her parents at the end of each grading period and at other times if requested.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by school policy, the administration, and the Indian Education Act of 1978.
• Plans and supervises meaningful tasks for teacher aides and/or volunteers designed to facilitate student learning.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Contributes to the development and continual improvement of school programs by sharing expertise on committees as requested during released time if possible.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced courses at institutions of higher learning.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Works with Wellness Center staff to coordinate usage of facility for class.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions:
• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Will occasionally need to work additional hours as needed.
Physical Demands:
• Daily physical walking, stooping, lifting 75 lbs., bending, running, jogging, and sitting for long periods of time.
• Will need to walk outside during adverse weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with emphasis in reading.
- Current North Dakota Teaching Certificate.
Knowledge & Skills:
Required Documents:
- UTTC Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
- ND Teaching Certificate
- Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)
Opening Date: November 6, 2025
Closing Date: November 20, 2025 11:00 pm
Additional Information:
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.
A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.
Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.
Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.
Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.
