Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Opening Date	2/8/2024
Closing Date	3/1/2024
Type of Recruitment	Open Competitive
Salary	Determined by Department of Education Substitute Pay as specified in in Title 14, Chapter 13, § 1326. Salary schedule for substitute teachers ( Hazardous Duty pay)
Salary Plan	FR5
Pay Grade	FR5 includes Hazardous Duty A1, ~$177.69 per pay (depending upon number of days worked in pay period)
Employment Type	Actual Vacancy
Employment Term	Casual/Seasonal
Agency	Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
Location(s)	DSCYF: 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE 19805
Contact Name	DSCYF - Human Resources
Contact Phone	302 633 2553

Summary Statement
Are you looking for small class sizes and the ability to truly make a difference in a student’s educational journey? Our teachers provide instructional planning, monitoring, and support of educational needs of our students by organizing and delivering instruction using the approved curriculum. The role of the substitute teacher exists to provide instruction to youth in the Education Unit when a classroom teacher position is vacant or a classroom teacher is out of the building. This postion willl be shared between three buildings, including Ferris School for Boys, the Cleveland White School, and the New Castle County Detention Center---all at 1825 Faulkland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805. To learn more about the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, please visit https://kids.delaware.gov/jobs-at-dscyf-education-unit/. Work hours vary depending upon the building in which you are working for the day and range from 7am-3pm to 8:30pm-4:30pm.

Hear from one of our teachers here: https://statejobs.delaware.gov/videos/kids/latoria-banks.mp4


Unique characteristics of teaching in this setting include:

• Small classes of between 2 and 12 students, on average
• Youth Rehabilitative Specialist (YRS) staff in the room with you to assist with behavioral expectations and consequences, as needed
• Occasional mixed grade/age levels in classes, depending upon current enrollment and student needs
• All-year-round teaching (including summer) with holiday breaks

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, the candidate 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. 

1. In the case of teacher vacancy, designs an instructional program based on core curriculum/state standards and adapted to meet individual needs.
2. Implements a successful classroom management system within the guidelines of the facility’s behavior management program.
3. Assesses students in assigned certification/content area(s).
4. Collaborates/communicates with members of the Education Unit and other service providers.
5. Prepares reports and documentation of assessment and progress towards goals.
6. Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
7. Remains current in instructional strategies and technology.

Applying for this Position
Please attach a resume with your online application 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 meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

1. High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred (pay is based upon education level as specified in in Title 14, Chapter 13, § 1326)
2. Must be available to work during the summer, as our schools operate year-round
3. Experience working with children/adolescents
4. Desire to work with alternative populations/at-risk youth

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Selection Process
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.


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