Downingtown Area School District · 15 hours ago
INTERNAL ONLY - 2026 Summer Extended School Year Programs - Teacher Substitutes
Downingtown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38/hr - $38/hrDowningtown Area School District is committed to excellence in education and is seeking an ESY Teacher Substitute to provide support to special education students during the Extended School Year program. The role involves developing lesson plans, coordinating services, and monitoring student progress while working collaboratively with district staff and families.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provides instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP) during the ESY program
Develops and prepares lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' individual needs during the Extended School Year (ESY) program
Works cooperatively with district staff, including pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student's program and provide appropriate level of support during ESY program
Coordinates services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines. Essential documents include but are not limited to permissions for evaluations, evaluation and reevaluation reports, Invitations to Participate, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), progress reports and more
Collects and effectively communicates data and provides ongoing progress monitoring for students on their caseload through the duration of the ESY program
Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings as needed
Provides staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload in regards to characteristics of a disability, interventions, strategies, teaching methodologies, and modifications as needed
Implements and monitors progress on Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) when necessary. Trains staff including paraprofessional and other necessary members of the IEP team on implementation of PBSP
Participates in mandatory orientation and training in preparation for ESY program
Keeps ongoing communication about individualized students' progress and programs with essential members of the student's IEP team, including parents/guardians and Supervisor of Special Education as needed
Works with district supports such as Teacher Mentor and Behavior Mentor as assigned to implement programmatic interventions and instruction to students during ESY program
Adheres to district policies and procedures
Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
Demonstrate knowledge in the area of assignment
Possess a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of education programs
The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position
Proficiency in use of 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
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
Company
Downingtown Area School District
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