2026-2027 Long-Term MS English Language Arts Substitute Teacher

Date Posted	July 22, 2026
Industry	K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed	Yes
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

POSITION: Long-Term English Language Arts Substitute Teacher

LOCATION: Delmar Middle School

200 N. Eighth Street

Delmar, DE 19940

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Satisfactory Child Protection Registry.
• Mantoux skin test/PPD documentation.
• Cooperative attitude.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Good oral and written communication with the ability to present information effectively.
• The State of Delaware requires all public school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal) to determine suitability for employment.
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.
• The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and teach lesson plans, aid students in understanding subject matter, and ensure that regular classroom routines are followed in accordance with school guidelines.
• Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classroom(s) while the regular teacher is absent.
• Assess student understanding through informal checks, quizzes, and assignments.
• Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning, enforcing school rules and classroom behavior expectations consistently.
• Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians, and school staff as needed.
• Communicate with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
• Participate in department or team meetings, professional development, and other school-related duties as requested.
• Report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
• Perform other duties as directed by the school administration
• The substitute teacher must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the substitute teacher is required to fluently speak and understand English.
• While performing the duties of this job, the substitute teacher is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, expect occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

SALARY: As per State guidelines: Current FY2026 Rates - Class A-Licensed/Certified Teacher $179 per day; Class B -Bachelor"s/Associate"s degree $143 per day; Class C-GED or High School Diploma $113 per day. Long Term Substitute additional pay of $25/day beginning on the 11th consecutive day. (After 3 consecutive days unassigned, long-term day count will start over)

ANTICIPATED DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:

Anticipated to begin in October or November 2026 and continue for approximately 12 weeks to cover a paid parental leave. Exact dates to be determined.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

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