The Cape Henlopen School District (CHSD) borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay. From the Indian River Inlet, to just north of Milford, our District covers some of the most beautiful and historic landmarks in Delaware.
CHSD is home to five elementary schools that are located throughout Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Milton. Three beautiful middle schools feed into Cape Henlopen High School that is centrally located in Lewes on Kings Highway. Cape Henlopen High School was built in 2010 and in 2017 was named the most beautiful high school in the state by Architectural Digest Magazine. To date, our District enrollment is over 6,500 students. We are also home to the Sussex Consortium, a nationally renowned program for children with autism. The Sussex Consortium serves students from all over Sussex County, and its reputation as one of the best schools for autism in the state and in the country attracts parents and students to our District from near and far.
At CHSD we pride ourselves in serving a diverse community that is not only highly involved with the schools but supports and helps our District promote the success of all students. Since 2014, the community has helped and supported us by passing three capital project referendums to build three brand-new elementary schools (2014), to rebuild and renovate the existing two elementary schools (2016), and to build a third middle school and add a 400-student addition to Cape Henlopen High School (2018). The capital projects from the three referendums were completed by 2023. We are grateful for the unwavering support of the community and recognize that because of that support, we are able to provide state-of-the-art facilities for students, staff, and community members.
Not only does Cape Henlopen School District have a lot to offer, but the Cape region is also one of the most unique areas in our small state of Delaware. Sussex County is home to award-winning restaurants, scenic nature trails and state parks, tax-free shopping, and perhaps most importantly...the beach!
Whether you enjoy fun in the sun, attending yearly festivals, holiday parades, or cultural events, our small town truly has something for people of all ages. Not only that, but we're only a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
At Cape Henlopen School District we pride ourselves on providing the best opportunities, activities, programs, and technologies to both our students and our staff, including:
1:1 iPads
Macbooks for every teacher
Innovative classroom technology
Spanish Immersion programs in all five elementary schools
13 Career Pathways at the high school
Cape Accelerated Program (CAP - gifted education), Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Dual Enrollment Courses at the high school
Championship clubs and sports teams
Over 110 extracurricular activities
Our schools have also been named as Recognition Schools and selected for the Exceeding Expectations Award by the Delaware Department of Education.
We feel as though we have the best families, students, and community members in the state of Delaware, and year after year our District has the highest retention rate of teachers in the state of Delaware...which tells us we're not wrong about feeling that way!
Our District ensures our employees have access to top-of-the-line benefits for health, dental, and vision, and we offer numerous opportunities for professional development.
Some of our benefits include:
Salaries that rival the best in the state
State health, dental, and vision benefit packages
Flexible Spending Account
Pension plans and 401K plans available
Financial support for continuing education
Professional development opportunities throughout the year
Job Listings
Administrative, Professional & Support staff job postings can be found on the Join Delaware Schools site.
If applicable, college placement folders and transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work must be uploaded into the application. Copies of transcripts will suffice until the time of employment at which point official transcripts are required.
When applicable, copies of current administrative certificates, teaching certificates, paraeducator permits, licenses, and/or other certificates should be uploaded into the application.
Each vacancy announcement has unique characteristics and requirements. Thus, your file will not automatically be activated for each posting.
To activate your application for a posted vacancy, you will always need to apply for each position.
The application you submit will be kept active for one year. After one year, you will need to reactivate your application. Please keep your application updated if you move, accept a job, change your telephone number, or obtain additional employment experience.
"Qualified Applicants" are those who are eligible for professional certification, or who meet other minimum requirements, and have completed the application procedure.
The files will be checked for professional preparation, relevant experience, and adherence to the standards that relate to the job.
Accuracy, clarity, readability, and completeness with which the application is completed will affect its consideration.
When advertising for elementary teaching positions, preference is oftentimes given to those candidates who hold or are eligible for State of Delaware certification in elementary and special education.
All candidates who are qualified for employment might not be selected for an interview.
All offers of employment are subject to Board approval.
The Cape Henlopen Board of Education is the legal employing agency for the school district. The Board has the power to appoint an employee based on the recommendation of the superintendent of schools.
All interviewed candidates will receive a letter informing them of the final decision to hire after the Board has taken action on the recommendation.
Professional Substitutes & Support Staff Substitutes
Prospective candidates who are interested in substitute teaching should apply through our online application system.
When the application file is complete, including a satisfactory criminal background check, a negative TB test, DE Child Protection Registry check, health certificate, transcript(s), and three references, you will be notified by email with login information.
Opportunities frequently exist for long-term substituting positions
If an applicant has not previously established certification status with the Department of Education in Delaware, certification must be established as a condition of employment. This will be done through the Delaware Department of Education web site: deeds.doe.k12.de.us. Certification must be in the subject area for which application is made. The PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II must be successfully completed.
The State of Delaware requires that all public school employees undergo a criminal background check to determine suitability for employment. This must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment and is the responsibility of the employee. All appointments are contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For an appointment or information, call 1-800-464-4357. Your background is also checked through the DE Child Protection Registry. Upon hire, a form will be required to be completed and returned for checking through DSYCF.
All new employees are required to receive a Mantoux tuberculin skin test or show proof of being tested within the past twelve (12) months. This must be completed during the first fifteen (15) days of employment.
All new employees are also required to submit a Health Certificate.
The State of Delaware requires all new employees to be paid by direct deposit. This is part of the conditions of employment.
The State of Delaware requires all new employees to be part of the lag payroll system. This will be explained upon employment and is a condition of employment.
