Social Studies Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Social Studies

Date Posted:
7/2/2026

Location:
W. T. Chipman Middle School

Date Available:
SY 26-27

Closing Date:
07/19/2026
TITLE: Social Studies Teacher, Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified as a Middle Level Social Studies Teacher OR Secondary Social Studies Teacher by the Delaware Department of Education.
2. Excellent organizational and management skills
3. Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

REPORTS TO: School Principal (or Assistant)

JOB GOAL: To create a flexible content-based program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for successful post-secondary transition, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Working with interdisciplinary teams, provides a school culture conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of adolescents to ensure success for every student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches content to students in assigned classes using the course of study and curricular resources adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates students'' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
7. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
8. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
9. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
12. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
13. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
14. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
15. Can demonstrate knowledge and implementation of student Individual Education Plans, 504 plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
16. Attends and participates in scheduled IEP meetings.
17. Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor that pertain to the position of Teacher.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as required by LFEA contract

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month work year. Salary and scheduled determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.


The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
2. Satisfactory child protection registry check.
3. Mandatory direct deposit of pay
4. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

All applicants are required to submit three (3) letters of reference, with one from an immediate supervisor that is dated within the past year. Applicants are advised that a copy of the most recent evaluation may be requested if selected for an interview. The evaluation can be loaded as part of the application in advance.


Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.


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Human Resources Office
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Felton, DE 19943


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