Student Support Suite Teacher; Temporary

Position

• Position Type:
  Middle School / Special Education (Full-time Temporary)
• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Selbyville Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  February 2026
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• District:
  Indian River School District
• Contract
  
  Start Date:
  
  TBD
• Contract End Date: 6/30/26

Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Teacher Certification in Special Education and either middle level or secondary certification as applicable to the assigned position.

• Previous experience with supporting challenging student behavior, including analyzing and interpreting data to develop an individual student behavior plan.
• Experience with implementing behavior management techniques.
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Child Protection Registry, and TB Clearance required prior to employment.

Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the district website:

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in the Student Support Suite using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education.
• Experience with and ability to deescalate challenging behaviors.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, students, and staff to increase student time on‑task and decrease negative behaviors in the classroom setting.
• Utilize state and district curriculum guidelines in carrying out teaching assignments.
• Use student data and available resources to implement a program of study that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide a standards‑based, content aligned learning framework that establishes clear goals and objectives for all lessons and assignments.
• Interpret and use data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide reports to classroom teachers as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress on a consistent basis.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Understand and implement the student’s IEP goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student’s success.
• Collaborate with the student support team and parent/guardian to support students' academic, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
• Meet responsibilities as per contractual agreement and state law.
• Participate actively in professional growth activities, collaborative groups and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Encourage students to behave in accordance with classroom and school rules.
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.

The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

• Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
  Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at
• Outside Applicants & Substitutes:
  Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts, certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:57:08 PM CST.