Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher- Elementary- Grade 3

Location: East Ward Elementary

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Effective Date: Mid December until June 6, 2025

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.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position

• Bachelor's degree required

• Valid PA certification specific to content area: Grades PK-4

• Demonstrated knowledge in content area of Reading/Language Arts

• Ability to effectively present information to adult learners, including teachers and parent

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret curriculum guidelines, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and lesson plans

• Ability to respond appropriately to questions from students, parents, and all level of administrative staff.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contracts

• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

• Click here for more information about required clearances

• 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 2024-2025 School Year:

Full salary matrix is available in the appendix of the following collective bargaining agreement, which can be accessed by clicking here. Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

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!

7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar

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