Teacher

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising teachers, provide instructional leadership, and complete administrative tasks as assigned. This position reports directly to the Education Unit Supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position.

• Oversee daily operations of assigned school programs (including class coverage).
• Provides instructional leadership in curriculum development and teaching strategies.
• Provides in-service training to meet the needs of staff and students.
• Acts as liaison to hosting facility and community at large.
• Collaborates with teachers (and unit staff) regarding on-going programming needs.
• Ensures system of accountability, communication and respect for teachers and students.
• Ensures program meets or exceeds all accreditation requirements determined by oversight agencies (DOE, ACA and Delacare).
• Oversees communication with public schools regarding mandated documentation and student transitions.
• Ensures department, state and federal mandates are followed with corresponding documentation maintained and shared as required.
• Works within department guidelines to hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Monitors program expenditures and ensure appropriate use of department funds.
• Assists in the systems staff development program.
• Participates as a leadership team member.

Please attach a resume with or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience and responsibilities, and dates (month/year) of employment and training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Applicant must meet the State of Delaware, Department of Education requirements for a Principal or Assistant Principal.
2. Experience with high risk youth.

Applicant will submit the following at time of interview:

1. Copy of (unofficial) transcripts.
2. Copy of Professional Status Certification or License, if available.
3. Documentation of Praxis-I scores, if available.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.    

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.