Openings as of 2/8/2025
Position: Lunchroom Monitors (Job ID 5168) Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position) Pay Rate: $15.34 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
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 1 (JobID 5159) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.06 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 26, 2024
Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 2 (JobID 5160) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $21.96 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 26, 2024
Position: Assistant Coach - Boys Lacrosse Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: No Effective Date: Spring Season, 2024-2025 school year Anticipated start date: March 5, 2025 Requirements: Lacrosse experience required
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 the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
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: Assistant Coach - Girls Outdoor Track (Hurdles, Jumps and/or Sprints) Location: Downingtown High School West Benefits Eligible: No Effective Date: Spring Season, 2024-2025 school year Anticipated start date: March 3, 2025 Requirements: Outdoor Track experience required
Position: Freshman Coach - Girls Volleyball Location: Downingtown High School East Benefits Eligible: No Effective Date: Fall Season, 2025-2026 school year Anticipated start date: August 11, 2025 Requirements: Volleyball experience required
Position: District Athletic Event Worker - Safety/Security Locations: Downingtown High School West, Downingtown High School East, Lionville Middle School, Downingtown Middle School Benefits Eligible: No Effective Date: Fall, Winter, and Spring sports seasons Anticipated Start Date: ASAP 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 the Downingtown Area School District, we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Position: District Athletic Game Worker Locations: Downingtown High School West, Downingtown High School East, Lionville Middle School, Downingtown Middle School Benefits Eligible: No Effective Date: Fall, Winter, and Spring sports seasons Anticipated Start Date: ASAP 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 the Downingtown Area School District, we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Position: Maintenance - Plumber (Job ID 5269) Location: Administration Building Pay Rate: Starting at $30.37 Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: 2/10/2025 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: $28.24 per hour Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday - Friday; 8:20 AM - 3:50 PM; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: August 26, 2024 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 2024-2025 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: 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 (Job ID 4732) Locations: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: $27.74 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: ESY Nurse Locations: Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $30 per hour AND $500 retention bonus (retention pay requires attendance 15/19 days in program) Schedule: Up to 5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information) Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: ESY Paraprofessionals and Job Coaches Locations: Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $21.96 per hour AND $250 retention bonus (retention pay requires attendance 15/19 days in program) Schedule: Up to 4.5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information) Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: ESY Teachers Locations: Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $38 per hour AND $500 retention bonus (retention pay requires mandatory participation in orientation and attendance 15/19 days in program) Schedule: Up to 5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information) Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: ESY Lead Teacher Mentor (Open to Internal DASD Applicants Only) Locations: Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $38 per hour AND $500 retention bonus (retention pay requires mandatory participation in orientation and attendance 15/19 days in program) Schedule: Up to 5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information) Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: ESY Behavior Mentor (Open to Internal DASD Applicants Only) Locations: Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $38 per hour AND $500 retention bonus (retention pay requires mandatory participation in orientation and attendance 15/19 days in program) Schedule: Up to 5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information) Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: Instructional Support Aides and Instructional Support Team Aides (JobID 5164) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.06 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: Instructional Support Aides - ESL (JobID 5165) Locations: District - multiple buildings Pay Rate: $16.06 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: 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: Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour Schedule: Up to 26.50 hours per week 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 5161) Location: Downingtown High School West Pay Rate: $21.96 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 26, 2024
Position: Teacher Support Aides (Job ID 5167) Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position) Pay Rate: $16.06 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: Teachers - Elementary - Full-Day Kindergarten (Job ID 5272) Location: Elementary Buildings Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: Start of the 2025-2026 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 openings for full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools 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.
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.
Qualifications:
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.