Teacher - Secondary - Languages - French

Position: Teacher - Secondary - World Languages - French
Location: Downingtown

Position Type:

Teacher - Secondary/World Language

Date Posted:

6/22/2026

Location:

Lionville Middle

Date Available:

08/12/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Position:
Teachers
- World Languages
- French

Location:

Lionville Middle School

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 French teacher for our  school year. This position will be located at Lionville Middle School and is a permanent, full-time contracted position.

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 position

* Bachelor's degree required

* Valid PA certification specific to content area:
World Lanugage PK-12 - French

* 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

* 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  School Year:

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

Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement -  and refer to Appendix B for the  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 year of employment

Summary of Benefits:

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…