Secondary Social Studies

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Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
High School/Social Studies

Date Posted:
12/12/2025

Location:
New Castle County Detention Center

District:
Delaware Youth & Family Center

Social Studies Teacher (9 - 12)
Recruitment #34062

Opening Date
Closing Date
Type of Recruitment	Open Competitive
Salary	Determined by Department of Education Pay Scale
Salary Plan	FR5
Pay Grade	FR5
Employment Type	Anticipated Vacancy
Employment Term	Regular
Agency	Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)
Location(s)	963 Centre Rd Wilmington DE 19805
Contact Name	DSCYF - Human Resources
Contact Phone

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Summary Statement
The Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families is seeking a dynamic and motivated Social Studies teacher who is passionate about working with at-risk youth and helping them reach their academic potential. As a secondary Social Studies teacher you will deliver high-quality instruction grounded in research-based best practices to small groups of students in a secure care setting. You must possess a growth mindset and a strong desire to demonstrate continuous improvement in your professional practice.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully the incumbent 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.

Implements an instructional program based on core curriculum and adapted to meet individual needs.
Delivers instruction based onCommon Core Standards.
Implements a successful classroom management system within the guidelines of the facilitys behavior management program.
Assesses students in assigned certification area.
Collaborates/communicates with members of the Education Unit other service providers and parents.
Prepares reports and documentation of assessment and progress towards goals.
Complies with Federal State and Local Regulations Policies and Procedures.
Remains current in certification research instructional strategies and technology.

Job Requirements for Teacher
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL 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 have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Must hold (or be eligible for) a current valid teaching license in the State of Delaware.
Must hold (or be eligible for) State of Delaware Certification inSecondary Social Studies.
Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Education from an accredited University.
Demonstrated proficiency in technology application in a classroom setting.
Demonstrated evidence on knowledge regarding best practices in effectively promoting student engagement while increasing student achievement.
Experience working with alternative populations/at-risk youth.

Additional Posting Information
Applicant must submit the following at time of interview:

Copy of Professional Status Certification or License(s) and/or Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) Letter.
Documentation of Praxis-II scores.
Referrals must be notated on the application in the Additional information how did you find out about this job section or notated on the resume that is submitted through Frontline.

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.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

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 . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance. The State of Delaware An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Position Type:High School/Social StudiesDate Posted:12/12/2025Location:New Castle County Detention CenterDistrict:Delaware Youth & Family CenterSocial Studies Teacher (9 - 12) Recruitment #34062 Opening Date Closing Date Type of Recruitment Open Competitive Salary Determined by Department of ...