Teacher - Secondary - Special Education Contracted Building Substitute
Updated: July 06
Downingtown
81.2
19mi
Job Abstract
Include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures. Qualifications: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity) Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other sta... more details
Teacher - Secondary - Special Education Contracted Building Substitute"
JobID: 5172
Position Type: Teacher - Secondary/Special Education
Date Posted: 7/5/2024
Location: Lionville Middle
Date Available: 2024-2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Position: Teacher - Secondary - Special Education Contracted Building Substitute Location: DASD Secondary Schools (Middle and High) Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Start of the 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 opening for a certified special education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This position will be supporting our middle and high schools as a contracted special education building substitute and is a full-time, permanent contract.
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: Primary functions include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.
Qualifications: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position
Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program
Proficiency in use of 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
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)
Provides instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP).
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students’ individual needs.
Works cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers, pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student’s program and provide appropriate level of support.
Coordinates services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines. Essential documents include but are not limited to permissions for evaluations, evaluation and reevaluation reports, Invitations to Participate, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), progress reports and more.
Collects and effectively communicates data and provides ongoing progress monitoring for students on their caseload.
Collects and documents ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility. Provides this information to the Supervisor of Special Education.
Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings.
Provides staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload in regards to characteristics of a disability, interventions, strategies, teaching methodologies, and modifications as needed.
Prepares Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans when necessary.
Participates in Interagency meetings when necessary.
Attends scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development.
Adheres to district policies and procedures.
Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
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: Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
No Primary Care Physician necessary
No referrals required
IBC has extensive local and national networks
Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
Eligibility - No Waiting Period All employees may enroll in the district’s health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
Eligible Dependents A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District’s health benefit plans.
New Hires or Newly Eligible You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
Fitness Program
Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements
Nutritional Counseling
Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
Telemedicine
The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS) As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
Student Loan Forgiveness All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Life Benefit Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
Income Protection Benefit Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $2,800 per month
Tuition Reimbursement 75% of tuition if grade if B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
Induction Program All new teachers, including Long Term Substitutes (LTS), will participate in the DASD Induction Program. The district offers a one- or two-year program depending on the number of years of prior professional experience within PA public schools.
After-school workshops
Collaborative coaching with instructional coach
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 8 staff professional development days per year
Paid Time Off
10 sick days annually
2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5
Retiree Benefits
Personal Days Payout
Sick Days Payout
EOE
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 DASD Calendar.pdf
DASD-DAEA CBA 2020-2025 v3.5 (DAEA) FINAL SIGNED PLUS MOU\"S 2020-06-19....pdf
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