<p>Special Education Teacher, Floater -Temporary JobID: 1099</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Sussex Consortium Teacher/Float Teacher</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/17/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Sussex Consortium</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>3/28/25</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>GENERAL INFORMATION:</p> <p>Sussex Consortium</p> <p>Special Education Teacher, Floater</p> <p>Full time, Temporary</p> <p>Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>SALARY: State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1722859411/capehenlopenschoolscom/tuttqg2slao4vdyhsbo4/FY25TeacherSalarySchedules.pdf</p> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Float Teacher to support our Sussex Consortium program. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives on variety, flexibility, and collaboration. The Float Teacher will provide instructional support across various subjects and grade levels, filling in for absent teachers and assisting where needed to ensure a seamless learning experience for students.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide high-quality instruction in the absence of assigned teachers. </li><li>Collaborate with teachers and staff to support classroom management and student engagement. </li><li>Adapt quickly to different classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles. </li><li>Follow lesson plans left by teachers or develop and deliver lessons as needed. </li><li>Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment. </li><li>Support school-wide initiatives, including special projects and events. </li><li>Assist with supervisory duties such as lunch, bus duty, and hallway monitoring. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Certification: Valid Delaware teaching certification in Special Education. </li><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in education </li><li>Experience: Prior teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Strong classroom management and organizational skills. </li><li>Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple subjects and grade levels. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Maintain knowledge of and implement Delaware State Standards, classroom management techniques, current best practices, and effective teaching strategies. </li><li>Teach students using strategies that foster concentration, coordination, and independence. </li><li>Collaborate with peers to develop and implement best practices based on students' needs and abilities. </li><li>Assess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs, providing appropriate instruction. </li><li>Create lessons and environments that are safe, respectful, and engaging. </li><li>Uphold the district's vision, mission, and core values. </li><li>Continuously assess and improve instructional effectiveness through professional development. </li><li>Participate in required staff, team, and individual professional development activities. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Be prepared to step into various teaching roles as needed. </li><li>Build rapport with students and staff across the school. </li><li>Develop extracurricular or extended learning lesson plans when directed. </li><li>Maintain accurate and updated records in accordance with classroom and teacher expectations. </li><li>Foster an atmosphere of respect, communication, and global awareness. </li><li>Attend and contribute to staff and faculty meetings, as well as parent meetings and professional development events. </li><li>Abide by district policies, procedures, and expectations as set forth by the school board and administration. </li></ul> <p>Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with the Delaware Performance Appraisal System (DPAS-II) and/or Delaware Teacher Growth Support System (DTGSS).</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education, 504 Plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including Comprehensive School Safety Program and Delaware Emergency Management Agency that promotes a safe school environment and includes training in areas such as; The RAVE Panic App, Navigate360, School Emergency Plans, Suicide Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, & Safe Positive Approach to Behavior.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have experience and a working knowledge of e-School and data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data related to school discipline and climate.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.</p> </li><li> <p>Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person</p> </li><li> <p>Abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral comprehension - Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral expression - Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to make an impact across multiple classrooms and subjects. </li><li>Collaborative and supportive school environment. </li><li>Access to professional development opportunities. </li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package. </li></ul> <p>The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.</p> <p>SUBSTITUTES ARE CONSIDERED EXTERNAL AND MUST SUBMIT AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION.</p> <p>Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by March 28, 2025 When applying online you must:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Apply for the desired vacancy.</p> </li><li> <p>You are encouraged to upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying.</p> </li><li> <p>Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.</p> </li></ol> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.</p> <p>A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.</p> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.</p>