Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 4

Downingtown Area School District; Lionville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 4th grade at Lionville Elementary. The role covers a half-year to full-term assignment with responsibilities to deliver high-quality instruction in a supportive classroom environment.

The candidate must hold PA certification PK-4, possess a Bachelor's degree, and demonstrate classroom management and collaboration skills in a diverse district committed to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and PA certification for Grades PK-4.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with current technology for instruction and communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare engaging lessons.
• Deliver content in a safe, supportive classroom.
• Foster inclusive environment and effective communication with students and staff.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
• Adapt hours as needed to meet student needs.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Communication

Flex hours

Ability to handle stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA certification PK-4

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

• No referrals required

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 for all certified elementary teachers for the second semester of the 2026-2027 school 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!

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:

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
  • 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 2026-2027 School Year

Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement - 2025-2030 and refer to Appendix B for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

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
• 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.

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