Teacher - Elementary - Special Education - Emotional Support

Location: Downingtown

Position Type:

Teacher - Elementary/Special Education

Date Posted:

12/5/2025

Location:

East Ward Elementary

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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Position:
Teacher - Elementary - Special Education - Emotional Support

Location:

East Ward Elementary

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Effective Date: ASAP

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 all certified elementary special education teachers for the  school year. This is a full-time, permanent contract for an Emotional Support Teacher at East Ward Elementary.

* Emotional Support

* The Emotional Support Teacher provides guidance, support, and assistance to students who require emotional and behavioral skill development and support within an educational setting. They work closely with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that addresses students' emotional needs and helps them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques is preferred.

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.

Job Summary:

Primary functions include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.

Qualifications:

(Abbreviated - Please review the attached

Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)

* Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position

* 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

* Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program

* 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

* 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)

* Provides instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP).

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' individual needs.

* Works cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers, pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student's program and provide appropriate level of support.

* 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…