Teacher - Grade 6 - World Languages - Spanish

Location: Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

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 a certified Spanish teacher at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center. Downingtown Area School District is committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. 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.

Key Attributes

• 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid PA certification specific to content area: World Language PK-12 - Spanish
• 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 requirements

Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities (Abbreviated)

• Planning and Preparation
• Knowledge of Content
• Classroom Environment
• Instructional Delivery
• Communication

Salary

Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

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 the first year of employment.

Benefits Summary

• Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
• Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02
• No Primary Care Physician necessary
• No referrals required
• Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
• Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
• Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
• Eligibility - No Waiting Period
• All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
• Eligible Dependents: A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
• New Hires or Newly Eligible: You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account.
• Support For The Whole You: Fitness Program, Nutritional Counseling, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine.
• Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Life Benefit
• Income Protection Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Induction Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Retiree Benefits

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