Teacher - Secondary - English/Language Arts

Teacher - Secondary - English/Language Arts JobID: 5538 Position Type: Teacher - Secondary/English/Language Arts Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Downingtown HS West Date Available: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 07/29/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Teachers - Secondary - English/Language Arts Location: Downingtown High School West Benefits Eligible: Yes Effective Date: August 12, 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 an English/Language Arts teacher for the start of the 2026-2027 school year at Downingtown High School West. 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! 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: Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the positionBachelor's degree Valid PA certification specific to content area: English 7-12 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 requirementsClick here for more information about required clearances Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity) Planning and Preparation Knowledge of Content Classroom Environment Instructional Delivery Communication Salary 2026-2027 School Year: Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service. Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement - 2025-2030 and refer to Appendix B for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule. 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…