1. Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions Date: 1970-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Hopi Nation, Navajo Indians Topic: Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States Congress: 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is continuously accepting applications for professional positions in Indian education, including elementary and secondary teachers and guidance counselors. The agency offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as opportunities to work with American Indian children in various states. Educators are responsible for preparing Indian youth for successful living and are provided with housing, medical, and dental services. The work year consists of 12 months, with a 9-month school term and opportunities for annual leave, educational leave, and training. Teachers work a 40-hour week, with responsibilities for instructional programs and preparation. Guidance Counselors work in boarding schools and provide counseling and domiciliary care for students. Working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offers career advancement in the Federal Civil Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002_thumbnail.jpg "Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions")