Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 4

Downingtown-Area-School-District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Induction program

Professional development

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District invites applications for a Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary (Grade 4) at Lionville Elementary. The role is a 1-semester, 7.5-hour day position with a begin date of January 20, 2027 and a closing date of October 22, 2026.

Candidates must hold PA PK-4 certification and demonstrate strong classroom management and collaboration skills. We value diversity, inclusive environment, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position.
• Bachelor's degree and PA certification (PK-4) required.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment and ability to use current technology for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Preparation.
• Knowledge of Content.
• Instructional Delivery.
• Communication.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Technology for instruction

Flexibility with hours

Collaboration

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA PK-4 certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Downingtown Area School District

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 4 JobID: 5640

• Position Type:
  Teacher - Elementary/ Elementary Teacher (1 - 5)
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Date Available:
  01/20/2027
• Closing Date:
  10/22/2026

Position: Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Elementary - Grade 4
Location: Lionville Elementary
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: January 20, 2026 until June 7, 2027
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 forall certified elementary teachers for the second semester of the 2026-2027school year. This assignment is a one semester, long-term substitute teacher position at Lionville Elementary.

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!

Job Summary: To present clear, high quality, flexible, and appropriate content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, by providing ongoing communication and engaging instructional delivery.

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: 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
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• 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
• Instructional Delivery
• Communication

Salary 2026-2027 School Year: 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 - prorated for LTS roles

Summary of Benefits: Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need

• Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02
  • No Primary Care Physician necessary
  • No referrals required
  • IBC has extensive local and national networks
• Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
• 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

• 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 inlaws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
• 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.

• 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, prorated for LTS roles

Paid Time Off

• 10 sick days annually, prorated for LTS roles
• 2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5, prorated for LTS roles

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 8:27:29 AM CST.

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