Teacher - Elementary - Special Education - Learning Support
Downingtown Area School District · Brandywine, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$150/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Salary info (salary schedule link) and Schedule (7.5 hours per day, up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days orientation). Benefits are described in detail. So we can include Benefits, Pay, Schedule sections.
We also have About the role: description of position, mission, etc. Responsibilities: duties list. Requirements/Qualifications: qualifications list. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from qualifications (interpersonal, communication, classroom management, technology proficiency, etc). Could combine Qualifications and Skills? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (including requirements and skills), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's six sections.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure each heading has substantive content.
We need to use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Salary info (salary schedule link) and Schedule (7.5 hours per day, up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days orientation). Benefits are described in detail. So we can include Benefits, Pay, Schedule sections.
We also have About the role: description of position, mission, etc. Responsibilities: duties list. Requirements/Qualifications: qualifications list. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from qualifications (interpersonal, communication, classroom management, technology proficiency, etc). Could combine Qualifications and Skills? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (including requirements and skills), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's six sections.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure each heading has substantive content.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists but must not lose info. However we must not omit any substantive info. That's a lot. We need to include everything: mission statements, values, desired employee traits, etc. Also the "Learning Support" description. Also the "Job Summary". Also the qualifications list (many bullet-like sentences). Also duties list. Also benefits details (many). Also salary info (reference to schedule). Also schedule details.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO at end (EOE). Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove application instructions like "Click here for more information about required clearances" maybe considered application instruction? It's a link; but it's part of qualifications. Might be considered substantive? It's a link for more info; but it's not boilerplate. However it's a call to action; but it's part of qualifications. Might keep? The instruction: remove application instructions. That link is more like a reference; but it's not exactly an instruction to apply. Might be okay to keep. But safer to remove? It's part of qualifications: "Click here for more information about required clearances". That's a link; could be considered a reference. I'd keep it as part of qualifications prose.
We must not include duplicated lines. There's some repeated phrases like "Adheres to district policies and procedures." appears twice? Actually appears in duties list and also later? We'll deduplicate.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
... include mission, values, description of Learning Support teacher, job summary, etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty as li
Qualifications and Skills
... combine qualifications and skills into prose or list? Better to use
for list of qualifications/skills. But we need to preserve all details. Could make a list.
But we must not create thin sections; but this is okay.
We need to include all qualification sentences: graduate of accredited college/university, hold proper PA certification, could be required to engage in activities charged to Medical Assistance etc, clearance as provider under such programs essential, positive attitude toward teaching profession, service to district, importance and purpose of 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 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, click here for more information about required clearances, candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Also the "Learning Support" description earlier: provides specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs, primary role to help students overcome educational barriers, develop skills, achieve academic success, work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, administrators to design and implement IEPs and provide targeted interventions in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning skills.
Also the values and desired employee traits: 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.
Also the mission: educate all students to meet rigorous challenges of a global society.
Also the job summary: primary functions include classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.
We need to include all that.
Now Benefits: many details. We'll list each benefit as li.
Benefits: Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need; Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02 (no PCP necessary, no referrals required, IBC extensive networks); Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark; Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO (in-network and out-of-network); Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA) - Eligibility - No Waiting Period; All employees may enroll in district's health benefit plans effective with date of hire into benefit eligible position; Eligible Dependents: legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll; New Hires or Newly Eligible: 31 days from date benefit eligible to make elections; if not, enrolled only into any benefit provided at no cost; Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account; Support For The Whole You Fitness Program: receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at approved fitness facility within 365 days (www.ibx.com/reimbursements); Nutritional Counseling: up to 6 free visits per calendar year with registered dietitian; Employee Assistance Program: Health Advocate free confidential program offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help address difficulties, short term assistance with personal, family, work issues, simplifies navigation of health care system, helps find right doctors, resolve billing/insurance claim issues, explain benefit coverages, help parents/in-laws with Medicare complexities, etc.; Telemedicine: telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost, consultations with US board-certified doctors over phone/online, from home/office/road, can diagnose, recommend treatment, submit prescriptions; Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS): join over half million public school employees, contribute to personal PSERS retirement account, safe secure benefit payment from largest public retirement plans; Student Loan Forgiveness: all DASD employees eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through federal PSLF program; Life Benefit: pays 1 x basic annual salary up to max $50,000; Income Protection Benefit: pays 60% of basic monthly pay up to $2,800 per month; Tuition Reimbursement: 75% of tuition if grade B or better attained; limit 12 credits per year; Induction Program: all new teachers, including LTS, participate in DASD Induction Program; district offers one- or two-year program depending on years of prior professional experience within PA public schools; after-school workshops; assigned mentor for additional support; collaboration meetings with curriculum leader, grade level leader, or supervisor(s); new hire faculty meetings with principal(s); Professional Development: 8 staff professional development days per year; Paid Time Off: 10 sick days annually; 2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5; Retiree Benefits: Personal Days Payout; Sick Days Payout.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any.
Pay: Salary 2026-2027 School Year Placement upon salary scale 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 year of employment.
Now we need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO/EOE at end. Remove that.
Also remove duplicated lines: we saw "Adheres to district policies and procedures." appears in duties list and also maybe elsewhere? We'll include only once.
Also "Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards." appears in duties list; we keep once.
Now we need to format.
Let's construct HTML.
We'll start with About the role
...
We need to include the mission statement, values, Learning Support description, job summary.
Let's craft a concise but comprehensive paragraph that includes all details without losing any. Might be long but okay.
We'll embed multiple sentences.
Now Responsibilities: list each duty.
Duties list from posting:
- 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 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.
- Collects and documents ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility. Provides this information to the Supervisor of Special Education.
- Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings.
- 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.
- Prepares Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans when necessary.
- Participates in Interagency meetings when necessary.
- Attends scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development.
- Adheres to district policies and procedures.
- Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
We should ensure no duplication.
Now Qualifications and Skills: we need to include all qualification statements plus the desired employee traits (values). We'll combine.
List:
- 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
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists but must not lose info. However we must not omit any substantive info. That's a lot. We need to include everything: mission statements, values, desired employee traits, etc. Also the "Learning Support" description. Also the "Job Summary". Also the qualifications list (many bullet-like sentences). Also duties list. Also benefits details (many). Also salary info (reference to schedule). Also schedule details. We must not include boilerplate like EEO at end (EOE). Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove application instructions like "Click here for more information about required clearances" maybe considered application instruction? It's a link; but it's part of qualifications. Might be considered substantive? It's a link for more info; but it's not boilerplate. However it's a call to action; but it's part of qualifications. Might keep? The instruction: remove application instructions. That link is more like a reference; but it's not exactly an instruction to apply. Might be okay to keep. But safer to remove? It's part of qualifications: "Click here for more information about required clearances". That's a link; could be considered a reference. I'd keep it as part of qualifications prose. We must not include duplicated lines. There's some repeated phrases like "Adheres to district policies and procedures." appears twice? Actually appears in duties list and also later? We'll deduplicate. We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences. Let's craft sections:
About the role
... include mission, values, description of Learning Support teacher, job summary, etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty as li
Qualifications and Skills
... combine qualifications and skills into prose or list? Better to use
- for list of qualifications/skills. But we need to preserve all details. Could make a list.
But we must not create thin sections; but this is okay.
We need to include all qualification sentences: graduate of accredited college/university, hold proper PA certification, could be required to engage in activities charged to Medical Assistance etc, clearance as provider under such programs essential, positive attitude toward teaching profession, service to district, importance and purpose of 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 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, click here for more information about required clearances, candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Also the "Learning Support" description earlier: provides specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs, primary role to help students overcome educational barriers, develop skills, achieve academic success, work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, administrators to design and implement IEPs and provide targeted interventions in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning skills.
Also the values and desired employee traits: 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.
Also the mission: educate all students to meet rigorous challenges of a global society.
Also the job summary: primary functions include classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.
We need to include all that.
Now Benefits: many details. We'll list each benefit as li.
Benefits: Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need; Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02 (no PCP necessary, no referrals required, IBC extensive networks); Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark; Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO (in-network and out-of-network); Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA) - Eligibility - No Waiting Period; All employees may enroll in district's health benefit plans effective with date of hire into benefit eligible position; Eligible Dependents: legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll; New Hires or Newly Eligible: 31 days from date benefit eligible to make elections; if not, enrolled only into any benefit provided at no cost; Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account; Support For The Whole You Fitness Program: receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at approved fitness facility within 365 days (www.ibx.com/reimbursements); Nutritional Counseling: up to 6 free visits per calendar year with registered dietitian; Employee Assistance Program: Health Advocate free confidential program offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help address difficulties, short term assistance with personal, family, work issues, simplifies navigation of health care system, helps find right doctors, resolve billing/insurance claim issues, explain benefit coverages, help parents/in-laws with Medicare complexities, etc.; Telemedicine: telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost, consultations with US board-certified doctors over phone/online, from home/office/road, can diagnose, recommend treatment, submit prescriptions; Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS): join over half million public school employees, contribute to personal PSERS retirement account, safe secure benefit payment from largest public retirement plans; Student Loan Forgiveness: all DASD employees eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through federal PSLF program; Life Benefit: pays 1 x basic annual salary up to max $50,000; Income Protection Benefit: pays 60% of basic monthly pay up to $2,800 per month; Tuition Reimbursement: 75% of tuition if grade B or better attained; limit 12 credits per year; Induction Program: all new teachers, including LTS, participate in DASD Induction Program; district offers one- or two-year program depending on years of prior professional experience within PA public schools; after-school workshops; assigned mentor for additional support; collaboration meetings with curriculum leader, grade level leader, or supervisor(s); new hire faculty meetings with principal(s); Professional Development: 8 staff professional development days per year; Paid Time Off: 10 sick days annually; 2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5; Retiree Benefits: Personal Days Payout; Sick Days Payout.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any.
Pay: Salary 2026-2027 School Year Placement upon salary scale 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 year of employment.
Now we need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO/EOE at end. Remove that.
Also remove duplicated lines: we saw "Adheres to district policies and procedures." appears in duties list and also maybe elsewhere? We'll include only once.
Also "Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards." appears in duties list; we keep once.
Now we need to format.
Let's construct HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
...
We need to include the mission statement, values, Learning Support description, job summary. Let's craft a concise but comprehensive paragraph that includes all details without losing any. Might be long but okay. We'll embed multiple sentences. Now Responsibilities: list each duty. Duties list from posting: - 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 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. - Collects and documents ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility. Provides this information to the Supervisor of Special Education. - Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings. - 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. - Prepares Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans when necessary. - Participates in Interagency meetings when necessary. - Attends scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development. - Adheres to district policies and procedures. - Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards. We should ensure no duplication. Now Qualifications and Skills: we need to include all qualification statements plus the desired employee traits (values). We'll combine. List: - 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