2026-2027 Social Studies Teacher - Spec Ed Preferred

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital School District in Delaware is seeking a 2026-2027 Social Studies Teacher for Middle School - School of Excellence. This 10-month position emphasizes social studies instruction at grade 8 with a preference for candidates holding special education certification.

Reports to Building Principal; salary is aligned with the current teacher salary schedule. Minimum qualifications include Delaware certification for secondary Social Studies and (preferred) Exceptional Child Spec Ed certification.

Qualifications

• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for secondary Social Studies.
• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for special education (Exceptional Child Spec Ed K-12) - preferred.
• Strong content knowledge of secondary Social Studies and special education (preferred).
• Successful completion of PraxisII exam.
• Teacher who is designated Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Studies to students in Grade 8. Dual certification preferred in special education.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Social Studies knowledge

Special Education

Praxis II

Student assessment

Collaboration with staff

Education

Delaware secondary Social Studies certification

Delaware Special Education certification (preferred)

Job description

2026-2027 Social Studies Teacher - Spec Ed Preferred JobID: 36832

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Middle School - School of Excellence
• Date Available: August 2026
• District: Capital School District

Description: Middle School Social Studies Teacher - spec ed preferred

Terms of Employment: 10 month position - temporary position if hired after contractual start date

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current Teacher salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for secondary Social Studies
• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for special education (Exceptional Child Spec Ed K-12) - preferred
• Strong content knowledge of secondary Social Studies and special education (preferred)
• Successful completion of PraxisII exam.
• Teacher who is designated Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Social Studies to students in Grade 8. Dual certification preferred in special education.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Checkfor the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck