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

Appoquinimink School District; School (MO); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 13,776,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Part‑Time Program Instructor for the 2025‑2026 school year. The role involves instructing in-school and out-of-school youth and adults to meet academic content areas and graduation requirements. Candidates must be eligible for Delaware licensure and have good communication, organizational, and computer skills. Flexibility to work scheduled afternoons or evenings is needed. The position allows for impactful teaching within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have flexibility to work afternoons or evenings.
• Experience in instructing youth and adults is essential.
• Prior Special Education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in‑school and out‑of‑school youth and adults.
• Prepare lesson plans matching district curriculum expectations.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policies.
• Establish rapport and communicate with students, staff, administrators, and parents.
• Work with counselors and staff to support students on the pathway to graduation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Eligible for Delaware licensure

Praxis I or CORE scores

Praxis II scores

Tools

Safety-Care training (or similar)

Job description

Part‑Time James H. Groves H.S. Program Instructor – 2025‑2026

Job ID: 4756

• Position Type: Part‑time Teaching / Professional Positions / Adult Education
• Date Posted: 5/3/2025
• Date Available: 2025‑26 School Year
• Location: School To Be Determined (Possible Locations: Middletown High School, Appoquinimink Library, or Route 9 Library and Innovation Center)
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Reports to: Principal / Adult Education Supervisor
• Hours per Week: 10‑month position, 6‑10 hours per week
• Salary Range: The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales
• Training: Appoquinimink School District may require training in Safety‑Care or a similar competency‑based crisis prevention intervention program as a condition of continued employment

Compliance – Licensure / Certification / Permit:

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification minimum qualifications listed further below may result in withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. Deficiencies may result in disciplinary action up to dismissal. Misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Have flexibility to work afternoons or evenings from 3:15 pm–5:15 pm or 5 pm–7:45 pm depending on the program
• Instruct in‑school, out‑of‑school youth, and/or adults in academic content areas to meet Delaware High School graduation requirements or instruct ESL/ABE students to gain level improvements
• Provide the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student according to his/her needs and abilities and specific enrollment program
• 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
• Maintain an equitable classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning and plan and use classroom time effectively
• Uphold school regulations as identified in teacher and student handbook and supported by board policy
• Work closely with counselors and staff to support students on the pathway to graduation
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Minimum Qualifications

For new teachers, to be eligible for an interview, applicants must be eligible for Delaware licensure and have passing Praxis I or CORE scores and Praxis II scores for the position for which they are applying.

• 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly talks, expresses, or exchanges 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 a 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 must submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test
• Any person offered employment must provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the USA, 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 Appoquinimink School 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 Appoquinimink School District is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees 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, and local laws.

Evaluation

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

Application Process

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