Openings as of 11/17/2025
Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 1 (JobID 5360) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.47 per hour Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
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Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 2 (JobID 5361) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $22.51 per hour Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Position: Supervisor of Special Education - High School Location: Administration Building Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: As soon as possible 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 Supervisor of Special Education - High School, located at the district administration building.
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:
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: Assists in the operation of student support services, including program leadership, compliance monitoring, staff development, and home/school partnerships. Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills, and/or ability necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities: Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to complete other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
Position: Maintenance - Plumber (Job ID 5269) Location: Administration Building Pay Rate: $31.34 per hour Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: As soon as possible Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Position: Nurse/Instructional Support Assistant Location: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: $28.94 per hour Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: August 25, 2025 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 Nurse/Instructional Support Assistant (LPN or RN) for the 2025-2026 school year. 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Life Benefit Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000 Income Protection Benefit Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month Paid Time Off
Position: School Counselor - Secondary - Long-Term Substitute Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Approx. January 5, 2026 - End of 25-26 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 all certified secondary school counselors for the 2025-2026 school year. We currently have a long-term substitute contract available at Downingtown High School East. The approximate start date for this position will be January 5th - End of 25-26 School Year. 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:
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: The school counselor promotes the overall development of students from kindergarten to twelfth grade in the academic, career, and personal/social areas. Qualifications: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
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
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.
Position: Substitute Teacher (Job ID 135) Location: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: Per diem varies based upon assignment length; see below for more detail Schedule: Varies; up to 7.5 hours per day, following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: ASAP Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees and contractors. We seek to hire new staff who:
Job Summary:
Per Diem Rate: $155 per day DASD Retiree Daily Rate: $215 per day Building Substitute-flexible assignments: $180 per day 45 – 89 consecutive days in the same assignment: $270 per day Please contact the Substitute Teacher Service directly for information on Substitute Teaching at Downingtown Area School District. Please ask for Sarah Laxton for assistance.
Apply here:
https://help.thesubservice.com/downingtown-area-open-positions
Telephone: 610-566-6466 or Toll Free 800-357-SUBS
Position: Substitute Healthroom Nurse Locations: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: $28.44 per hour Schedule: Varies; up to 7.5 hours per day, following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: On-call position Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Position: Substitute Clerical/Administrative Support (Job ID 4485) Location: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: Varies based upon assignment Schedule: Varies; up to 7.5 hours per day, following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: ASAP; on-call position Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! 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. 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. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees and contractors. We seek to hire new staff who:
Job Summary: Daily substitute positions to work on an as-needed basis throughout the district in various administrative support positions. Individuals must be available to fill-in for staff that calls in for coverage on a day-to-day basis. Some extended assignments may be available as situations warrant. Qualifications:
Please contact the Substitute Teacher Service directly for information on Substitute Clerical positions at Downingtown Area School District. Apply here:
Position: Full-day Kindergarten Instructional Support Aides (JobID 5273) Locations: Elementary Buildings Pay Rate: $16.46 per hour Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Position: Instructional Support Aides (JobID 5363) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.47 per hour Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week Effective Date: ASAP
Position: Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.47 per hour Schedule: Up to 35.00 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position Effective Date: ASAP
Position: Lunchroom Monitors (Job ID 5377) Locations: Middle Schools (based upon available position) Pay Rate: $15.80 per hour Schedule: At least 2 hours a day based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: ASAP
Position: Job Coaches (JobID 5362) Location: Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $22.51 per hour Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Position: Teacher Support Aides (Job ID 5167) Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position) Pay Rate: $16.47 per hour Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position Effective Date: ASAP
Position: Teacher - Gifted Location: Pickering Valley Elementary Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Approx. January 5, 2026 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 gifted teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is for a full-time, permanent contract and is located at Pickering Valley Elementary. This position is anticipated to begin approx. January 5, 2026. 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:
Job Summary: To present clear, high quality, flexible, and appropriate enrichment of content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, by providing ongoing communication and engaging instructional delivery. Duties & Responsibilities: Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills, and/or ability necessary.
Position: Teacher - Elementary - Special Education - Autistic Support Location: Uwchlan Hills Elementary Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: ASAP 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 special education teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time, permanent contract for an Autistic Support Teacher at Uwchlan Hills Elementary.
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)
Position: Teacher - Secondary - Special Education - Autistic Support Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Approx. January 22, 2026 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 secondary special education teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time, permanent contract for an Autistic Support Teacher at Downingtown High School East.
