Part-Time James H. Groves H.S. Program Instructor -- 2025-2026

Appoquinimink School District; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District is hiring a Part-Time Program Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. This position involves instructing students in various academic content areas to meet Delaware High School graduation requirements. Candidates must be eligible for Delaware certification and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The job requires flexible working hours, making it suitable for individuals looking to impact education part-time. This role includes working with diverse student groups, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining educational records.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher.
• Special Education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in-school, out-of-school youths, and adults in academic content areas.
• Prepare lesson plans that match district and state curriculum expectations.
• Maintain accurate records as required by Delaware Statutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Eligibility for Delaware Certification

Praxis I or CORE passing scores

Praxis II scores for the position

Job description

Overview

Part-Time James H. Groves H.S. Program Instructor -- 2025-2026. Possible Locations: Middletown High School, Appoquinimink Library, or Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.

Reports to: Principal/Adult Education Supervisor

Hours Per Week: 10-month position, 6-10 hours per week

Salary: The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

Training: Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of employment.

Compliance — Licensure / Certification / Permit

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification minimum qualifications listed in this posting may result in withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following information describes the overall nature and scope of the work in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned as appropriate.

• Have the flexibility to work afternoons or evenings from either 3:15pm to 5:15pm or 5:00pm to 7:45pm depending on the program
• Instruct in-school, out-of-school youths, and/or adults in academic content areas to meet Delaware High School graduation requirements or instruct ESL/ABE students to gain level improvements
• Provide appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to needs and abilities and the specific enrollment program
• If needed, prepare in advance appropriate lesson plans that match district and state curriculum expectations
• Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc., as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance
• Establish and maintain good rapport and communication with students, school personnel, administrators, and parents
• Establish and maintain an equitable classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning and plan and use classroom time effectively
• Uphold school regulations as identified in the teacher and student handbook and supported by board policy
• Work closely with counselors and staff to support students on a pathway to graduation
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Minimum Qualifications

For new teachers, to be eligible for an interview, all applicants must be eligible for Delaware licensure and have passing Praxis I or CORE scores and Praxis II scores for the position for which you are applying. Below Are The Qualifications For This Position

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher, or Adult Education certification in ABE/ESL level(s).
• Special Education Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Pre-employment Requirements

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

Ada Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the district is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure

The district is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. It does not discriminate or retaliate in hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the district Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

Application Process

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