ELA Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School/English Language Arts

Date Posted:
8/12/2026

Location:
Georgetown Middle School

Date Available:
Fall 2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

District:
Indian River School District
Please note that this is a full-time temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Contract Start Date: 9/1/26
Contract End Date: 6/30/27

POSITION: ELA Teacher, Full-time Temporary
START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year
Certification: Must hold State of Delaware Middle Level/Secondary ELA Certification
Qualifications: Clean Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry and TB Clearance required prior to employment
Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the district website:

Primary Duties:

• Teaches assigned classes using the educational philosophy and policies adopted by the Board of Education.
• Utilizes State and District curriculum guidelines in carrying out teaching assignments.
• Uses available resources, plans and implements a program of study that meets students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provides a standards-based, content aligned learning framework that establishes clear goals and objectives for all lessons and assignments.
• Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Recognizes the importance of parent/guardian and teacher cooperation and confers with parents as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the student support team to support students' academic, behavioral and mental health needs.
• Maintains a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
• Meets responsibilities as per contractual agreement and State law.
• Participates actively in professional growth activities, collaborative groups and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Encourages students to behave in accordance with classroom and school rules.
• Performs other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.

Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:
Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at
Outside Applicants & Substitutes
Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts, certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.