Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 4

Downingtown Area School District is seeking a certified elementary teacher for a one-semester long-term substitute position at Lionville Elementary. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping all students learn in a collaborative environment and values diversity and inclusion.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will present clear, high-quality, flexible, and appropriate content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The district values its employees and seeks to hire staff who communicate openly, partner with team members, demonstrate a growth mindset, and support a safe and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• 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: Grades PK-4
• 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

Benefits

• Select Health Benefits a la carte
• Medical Coverage through IBX
• Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
• Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
• Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fitness Program
• Nutritional Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine
• Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Life Benefit
• Income Protection Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Induction Program
• After-school workshops
• Assigned mentor for additional support
• Collaboration meetings with curriculum leader, grade level leader, or supervisor(s)
• New hire faculty meetings with principal(s)
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off