2026-2027 Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

About the role

The position is at Delmar Middle School located at 200 N. Eighth Street, Delmar, DE 19940.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deliver daily and unit English Language Arts lesson plans, including a scope and sequence aligned with Delaware State Standards and district curriculum.
• Integrate technology to support instruction; maintain an appropriate pace of learning; differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs; assess student understanding on an ongoing basis; and uphold high expectations and academic rigor.
• Build foundational language and comprehension skills, as well as reading, writing, and research skills.
• Create and teach lesson plans, aid students in understanding subject matter, and ensure that classroom routines are followed in accordance with school guidelines.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled.
• Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians, and school staff as needed.
• Provide instructional opportunities through a digital student learning management system.
• Make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
• Practice sound interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and families.
• 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.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

• Current Delaware Delaware teaching license and certification as a Middle Level English Language Arts Teacher (Del. Admin. Code 1531) or Secondary English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12; Valid in Grades 6-8 in a middle level school) (Del. Admin. Code 1540).
• Cooperative attitude.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory Child Protection Registry.
• Mantoux skin test/PPD documentation.

Qualifications

• Fluently speak and understand English.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, and reaching.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Skills

• Ability to develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse student needs.
• Proficiency in using technology to support instruction.
• Ability to maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, and school staff.
• Ability to provide instructional opportunities through a digital student learning management system.
• Ability to make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to practice sound interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and families.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
• Ability to participate in department or team meetings, professional development, and other school-related duties as requested.
• Ability to report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Benefits

Salary is based upon experience and educational degree as per State and Local Salary Schedules for FY27.

Pay

Salary is based upon experience and educational degree as per State and Local Salary Schedules for FY27.

Schedule

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.