Teacher - Middle - English/Language Arts

Downingtown Area School District; Uwchlan Township (PA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

PSERS retirement

Student loan forgiveness

Résumé du poste

Downingtown Area School District is seeking an English/Language Arts teacher for Lionville Middle School. The role requires PA certification and a passion for middle-school education with a focus on engaging students in language arts.

The district emphasizes collaboration, inclusive practices, and the use of technology to enhance learning. Candidates should model professionalism, growth, and positive relationships within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pennsylvania certification for English 7-12, 6-9 English; English & Reading 7-8.
• Demonstrates knowledge in English/Language Arts and a positive teaching attitude.
• Proficiency in using current technology for instruction and communication.
• Able to flex hours to meet student, parent, and team needs.

Responsabilités

• Planning and preparation for daily lessons.
• Knowledge of content and instructional delivery in English/Language Arts.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and staff.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

PA English 7-12/6-9 cert

Outils

Educational technology

Description du poste

Teacher - Middle - English/Language Arts JobID: 5645

• Position Type: Teacher - Secondary/ English/Language Arts
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Date Available: 01/20/2027
• Closing Date: 10/31/2026

Position: Teachers - Middle - English/Language Arts

Location: Lionville Middle School

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Effective Date: January 20, 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 an English/Language Arts teacher at Lionville Middle School.

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!

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: English 7-12, 6-9 English ; English & Reading 7-8
• 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:

• 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

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 in-laws 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

• 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