Teacher

Social Studies

Recruitment #100215-MACZ11-370100

Summary Statement

This position is located on the main campus in the Multipurpose Building, in a secured environment, for adjudicated youth. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing and delivering instruction using the approved curriculum and Common Core Standards.

Essential Functions

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.

  • Delivers instruction based on the general education curriculum using Common Core Standards.
  • Designs an instructional program based on core curriculum and adapted to meet individual needs.
  • Develops and implements a successful classroom management system.
  • Assesses students in assigned certification area.
  • Collaborates/communicates with members of the Education Unit, other service providers, and parents.
  • Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
  • Remains current in certification research, instructional strategies and technology.

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application 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 your employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Must hold current State of DE (or be eligible for) teaching license.
  2. Must hold (or be eligible for) State of Delaware Certification in Social Studies.
  3. Delaware Certification in Special Education preferred (but not a disqualifier).
  4. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree from an accredited University.
  5. Demonstrated proficiency in technology application in a classroom setting.
  6. Demonstrated evidence on knowledge regarding best practices in effectively promoting student engagement while increasing student achievement.
  7. Experience working with alternative populations/at-risk youth.
  8. Knowledge of Learning Focused instruction.

License,Registrations and Certifications

Applicant will submit the following at time of interview:

  1. Copy of Professional Status Certification and License, and/or Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) Letter.
  2. Documentation of Praxis-I scores and/or Core Academic Skills.

Conditions of Hire

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.

Union: As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience.

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

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.