• Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching - Professional Staff/Agriculture Science Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
    5/19/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Seaford Middle School
  (High-Needs School)
  
  
• Date Available:
    25-26
  
  
• Closing Date:
    05/31/2023
  
  

  Description:
Agriculture Science Teacher (AgriScience) - 11 Month Position

Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and
interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student
progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a
flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration
regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Duties
• Develops and administers middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Serves as the facilitator of student agriculture activities, including but not limited to school competitions at the Delaware State Fair
• Ability to lead and supervise students in FFA activities both on campus and off campus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to be flexible to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to manage time, adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and staff.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard classroom equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Travel Requirements
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Travel with Agriculture/FFA students to events/competitions is required.

Physical and Mental Demands and Work Hazards
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Works in greenhouse environment
• Works outdoors doing hands-on activities

Certification/License:
Delaware State Teacher Certification - Agri Science

• Information about Delaware Certification/Licensure can be found on the Delaware Department of Education website: https://deeds.doe.k12.de.us/
  • Successful candidates must provide evidence of successful PRAXIS II scores or a valid out of state teaching license. An educator applying for a license in the State of DE with less than 1 year of experience will be placed on an Initial License and will be required to take and pass a Performance Assessment by the end of their 2nd year of teaching.  Applicants with one completed year of experience, but less than 4 years of experience will receive an Initial License, and are NOT required to pass a Performance Assessment (with proof of current and valid out of state license).  Current holders of an Initial license are exempt from requirements to pass a Performance Assessment.  

Education:
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.


 TEMPORARY POSITION:          No
            Note:    All temporary positions will end on June 30th.
 
NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS:   11 Month 207 Days
Note:  Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.
 
FULL TIME OR PART TIME:     Full Time
 
ELIGIBLE FOR “STATE SHARE” OF BENEFITS:          Yes
 
SALARY:  In accordance with established schedule(s) in effect for the current school year
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Teacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500
 
NOTE:  A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application. 
 
NOTE:  Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above. 
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of
Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank
account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on
contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800)
464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the
prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check.

Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.
The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first
paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill
or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any
or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or
services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information
Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance
with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement,
training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over
which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market
Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

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DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the
Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

Grade Configurations:
West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8
Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12
 
 
      FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON Professional - Teacher POSITION TITLE AgricultureTeacher MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N) N PAY SCALE Teacher CONTRACTUAL? (Y/N) Y FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt MONTHS EMPLOYED 11 DAYS EMPLOYED 207 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day) JOB CODE P30100 (00020873) DEPARTMENT 952300500 REVISED 5/2025        
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