Long-Term HS Special Education Math​/ELA Substitute Teacher

Long-Term HS Special Education Math/ELA Substitute Teacher

Location:

Delmar High School 200 N. Eighth Street Delmar, DE 19940

Qualifications:

Teaching experience preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Satisfactory Child Protection Registry. Mantoux skin test/PPD documentation. Cooperative attitude. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents. Good oral and written communication with the ability to present information effectively. The State of Delaware requires all public school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal) to determine suitability for employment.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee. The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Create and teach lesson plans, aid students in understanding subject matter, and ensure that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with school guidelines. Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classroom(s) while the regular teacher is absent. Assess student understanding through informal checks, quizzes, and assignments. Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning, enforcing school rules and classroom behavior expectations consistently.

Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians, and school staff as needed. Communicate with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials. Maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel. Participate in department or team meetings, professional development, and other school-related duties as requested.

Report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law. Perform other duties as directed by the school administration. The substitute teacher must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the substitute teacher is required to fluently speak and understand English. While performing the duties of this job, the substitute teacher is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.

While performing the duties of this job, expect occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Salary:
As per State guidelines:
Current FY2026 Rates - Class A-Licensed/Certified Teacher $179 per day;
Class B
-Bachelor's/Associate's degree $143 per day;
Class C-GED or High School Diploma $113 per day. Long Term Substitute additional pay of $25/day beginning on the 11th consecutive day. (After 3 consecutive days unassigned, long-term day count will start over)

Anticipated Dates of Employment:
August 17, 2026 – November 6, 2027

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled