Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Position: Teachers

• Elementary Math Specialist (Job ID 5025)

Location: Elementary Schools

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Effective Date: Start of 2024-2025 School Year

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an elementary Math Specialist opening for the 2024-2025 school year. The position assignments are split between elementary buildings, and will be determined at a later date.

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; Master's degree in Math preferred

• Valid PA certification specific to content area: Pre-K to 6 and 4-8 certificates require a content area emphasis; the content area emphasis should be in the area of Math

• 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

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate proficiency in 21st Century technology applications, including but not limited to iPad, SmartBoard, and Microsoft Office

• 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

• 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.

Schedule:

7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar

Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment

Summary of Benefits:

Medical Coverage through IBX

• Prescription Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

Eligibility

• No Waiting Period

Eligible Dependents

New Hires or Newly Eligible

Flexible Spending Accounts

Support for the Whole You

• 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

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Retiree Benefits

EOE