Job Description

POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Substitute Teachers 2026-27 School Year

POLYTECH School District is seeking motivated candidates with strong interpersonal skills to join our high school team. As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to provide instruction to high school students across a variety of classroom settings. Substitute teachers enjoy a flexible schedule, with the option of accepting assignments based on availability and personal preferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping students on task and dealing with any behavioral issues.
• Maintain complete and accurate student attendance records.
• Follow lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher.
• Supervise and ensure safety of students during classroom hours.
• Clean up and straighten the classroom at the end of each assignment.
• Leave feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and district policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma (some college preferred).

Licensure and Certification: prefer candidates who are eligible for or who hold current Delaware teacher licensure and certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 21 years old, and POLYTECH High School students must be graduated for at least four (4) full school years.
• Experience teaching or interacting with high school students (preferred).
• Minimum of three years' teaching experience (preferred).

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:

• Be available on an on-call basis to accept daily, weekly and/or long-term opportunities.
• Follow through with accepted assignments and arrive on time.
• Schedule work availability and accept assignments through the Frontline Absence Management system (online).
• Flexible, friendly and able to establish quick rapport with students.
• Foster a stimulating and accepting learning environment.
• Write, speak, and interact clearly and professionally.
• Perform effectively in environments with competing demands.

Terms of Employment:

• This is flexible, part-time position.
• This position reports to the Assistant Principal responsible for substitute teachers.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment ( district will reimburse Criminal Background Check costs).
• Salary is calculated in accordance with the state's Substitute Teacher Salary Scale (14 Del. C. §1326):
  • Class A. — A substitute teacher who holds or is eligible to hold a valid Delaware educator license or valid educator license from another state; or such a license that has expired shall be paid $179 per day.
  • Class B. — A substitute teacher who holds a bachelor's degree or is a student currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, who has earned at least 60 credits, and is enrolled in a program that will culminate in the student becoming eligible for a teaching license in the State of Delaware shall be paid $143 per day.
  • Class C. — A substitute teacher who does not meet the requirements for Class A or Class B classification shall be paid $113 per day.
• Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Application Requirements:
External applicants must use the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview.

Applicant will need to email Dr. LaTonya Pierce at latonya.pierce@polytech.k12.de.us to confirm application has been received.

The POLYTECH 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.? The Director of Personnel and Student Supports has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment policies, Special Education, English Learners, Section 504, and Title VI/Title IX inquiries. All staff can be reached at (302) 697-2170; POLYTECH School District; 823 Walnut Shade Road, Wood Sided DE 19980.