Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Position: Teachers

• Secondary

• Math (Job ID 5031)

Location: Downingtown High School East and Downingtown High School West

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 openings for certified math teachers at Downingtown High School East and Downingtown High School West.

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!

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: Mathematics 7-12

• 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

• 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