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Position: Long Term Substitute Secondary Teacher - English/Language Arts (Job ID 4629) - First Semester of 2022-2023 school year
Location: Downingtown High School West
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: August 17, 2022 until January 23, 2023
Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a Secondary LTS Teacher - English/Language Arts at Downingtown High School West for the first full semester of 2022-2023.
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.
At Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
- Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
- Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
- Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
- Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
- Strive to be kind and reflective
- Focus on the solution and put people first
- Lead by example!
If you want to be part of our “Downingtown Proud” team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
Job Summary: To present clear, high quality, flexible, and appropriate content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, by providing ongoing communication and engaging instructional delivery.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid PA certification specific to content area
- Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment
- Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program
- Proficiency in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication
- Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers
- Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations
- Exhibits excellent classroom management skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions
- Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility
- To follow the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
- Planning and Preparation
- Knowledge of Content
- Classroom Environment
- Instructional Delivery
- Communication
Salary 2022-2023 School Year:
*LTS candidates are offered Step 1 at the appropriate education range. Full salary matrix is available in the appendix of the following collective bargaining agreement, which can be accessed by via the DASD job board.
Summary of Benefits:
- Medical, including Telemedicine
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Paid Sick and Personal Days
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
- Administrator and peer support mentorship programs
- Induction program and Professional Development
- District-provided technology
- ...and much more!
Schedule:
7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar
Plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees
Click here to Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/dasd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Teacher - Secondary&subcategory=English/Language Arts
EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $54,846.00 - $70,192.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Downingtown, PA 19335: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location