Health Teacher Drug​/Alcohol Background

Health Teacher with Drug/Alcohol Background ()

• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Cape Henlopen High School or other site
• Closing Date: 03/21/2026

Cape Henlopen High School – Health Teacher with Drug & Alcohol Background – Full time, Permanent –

Start Date:

2026-27 School Year

• Must hold state of Delaware initial or continuing license
• Must hold state of Delaware certification as a Health Teacher

Must have completed and submitted online application prior to closing date.

Background and experience with Drug and Alcohol Education.

The Health Teacher will provide instruction to students in a high school setting. The focus will be on teaching drug and alcohol education courses to students. They will participate as a member of a team and collaborate with other staff to meet the needs of all of the students.

• Select instructional goals that align with Delaware content standards and the District school’s curricula, ensuring high expectations for all students.
• Plan for learning activities that support student learning and are consistent with the District’s curricula.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and how to teach it to a variety of learners.
• Apply knowledge of student developmental characteristics, learning approaches, interests, cultural heritage, and State Assessment performance levels.
• Create and/or select assessments that align with instructional goals, criteria, and standards, using formative and summative assessment.
• Manage learning time, transitions, and routines to maximize learning.
• Establish behavioral expectations, monitor student conduct, and respond to behavior effectively.
• Create an atmosphere that values learning and fosters mutual respect in student-student and teacher-student interactions.
• Organize, allocate, and manage physical space to create a safe learning environment and use resources effectively.
• Teach content that is clear, relevant, and linked to student knowledge, engaging all students with appropriate pacing.
• Use a range of instructional strategies and differentiate instruction based on learner characteristics and achievement data.
• Communicate both written and verbally in a clear manner appropriate to students’ ages, backgrounds, and understanding.
• Use questions that match content and student understanding, encouraging student-led discussion.
• Make assessment criteria known, monitor progress, provide feedback, promote self-assessment, and use data to plan instruction.
• Share information about the school’s program and maintain two-way communication with families about student progress, behavior, and needs.
• Select professional development aligned with personal, school, district, or student needs.
• Engage in reflective thinking individually, as a team participant, or as a school community member to improve instruction and learning.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Accept guidance and suggestions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently and exercise initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Commit to professional growth and development.
• Work with diverse cultures represented in the community.

• Understanding of equity initiatives and resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Awareness of relevant State of DE policies and procedures.
• Experience with Infinite Campus and data management systems, including Google Docs.

• Active listening – give full attention and understand what is being said.
• Social perceptiveness – be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do.
• Coordination & flexibility – adjust actions in relation to others and accept new assignments.
• Communicating – provide information to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates via phone, email, or in person.

• Interpersonal relationships – develop and maintain constructive working relationships with students and staff.
• Oral comprehension – listen and understand spoken information.
• Oral expression – communicate information clearly in speaking.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and competencies that may be required.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by March 21, 2026. The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to modify the application and interview period and job requirements. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.