Anticipated English Long Term Substitute Teacher

Anticipated English Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ English/Language Arts - Middle School
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Dingman Delaware Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  01/12/2027
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026

Delaware Valley School District is seeking a Long Term Substitue English Teacher (Middle School).
This is a long term substitute teacher position from on or about January 12, 2027 through on or about April 9, 2027.

• Certification/License:
  Pennsylvania English 7-12, Grades 4-8 (English 7-8) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Pennsylvania State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Use standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier and telephone.
• This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees in this position will be required to perform any other duties requested by their administrator(s) and/or supervisor(s) in accordance with the essential functions and duties for this position.

Successful prior teaching experiences in English preferred.

An Act 34 Criminal History Clearance Report, an Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance Report, and a FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report , succesful completion of a pre-employment drug screening are necessary, along with all other required employment forms.
The salary and benefits are in accordance with the current Professional Association Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.