<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Position: Teachers - Secondary - Social Studies (Job ID 5311)</p> <p>Location: Downingtown High School West</p> <p>Benefits Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Effective Date: August 13, 2025</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree</p> </li><li> <p>Valid PA certification specific to content area: Social Studies 7-12</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment</p> </li><li> <p>Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers</p> </li><li> <p>Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations</p> </li><li> <p>Exhibits excellent classroom management skills</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>To follow the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators</p> </li><li> <p>Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Click here for more information about required clearances</p> </li><li> <p>Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment</p> </li></ul> <p>Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)</p> <ul> <li>Planning and Preparation </li><li>Knowledge of Content </li><li>Classroom Environment </li><li>Instructional Delivery </li><li>Communication </li></ul> <p>Salary 2025-2026 School Year:</p> <p>Full salary matrix is available in the appendix of the collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>Summary of Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, including Telemedicine </li><li>Prescription </li><li>Dental </li><li>Vision </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Disability Insurance </li><li>Workers' Compensation </li><li>Paid Sick and Personal Days </li><li>Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>403(b) Retirement Savings </li><li>State Pension System (PSERS) </li><li>Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement </li><li>Administrator and peer support mentorship programs </li><li>Induction program and Professional Development </li><li>District-provided technology </li><li>...and much more! </li></ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar</p> <p>Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment</p> <p>EOE</p> <p>You are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.</p> <p>OK</p>