Job Coaches

Job Coaches JobID: 5576 Position Type: Support/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 6/16/2026 Location: Downingtown, PA Date Available: 08/25/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Job Coaches Location: Downingtown High School West/Downingtown High School East Pay Rate: $23.07 per hour Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Available for purchase; see attached document for cost Effective Date: August 25, 2026 Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district: Downingtown High School West Downingtown High School East 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: 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! Job Summary: To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence. 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. High school diploma or GED Highly Qualified Status by one of the following means is required:Possess an Associate's degree or higher Have completed two years of post-secondary study (48 college credits) Attain the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment Experience working with children Strong organizational skills required Proficiency in the use of technology Effective interpersonal and communication skills Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification Must complete 20 hours of professional development that is aligned with the PA Competency Standards annually Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirementsClick here for more information about required clearances Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information) Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on these specific opportunities) Paraprofessional Level 1: Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification. Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program Provides assistance in the development and preparation of instruction…