Teacher - Grade 6 - Social Studies

About the role

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
• Valid PA certification specific to content area. 7-12 Social Studies; 6-9 Social Studies; All subjects 4-6, Social Studies 7-8
• 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.

  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 referrals required
  • IBC has extensive local and national networks
  • Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
  • Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
  • Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
  • 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.
  • If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account.
  • DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
  • This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Support For The Whole You Fitness Program
  • Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days.
  • www.ibx.com/reimbursements
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues.
  • In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
  • Telemedicine
  • The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you.
  • The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road.
  • Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
  • As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members.
  • You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
  • Life Benefit
  • Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
  • Income Protection Benefit
  • Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $2,800 per month
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 75% of tuition if grade if B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
  • Induction Program
  • All new teachers, including Long Term Substitutes (LTS), will participate in the DASD Induction Program.
  • The district offers a one- or two-year program depending on the number of years of prior professional experience within PA public schools.
  • 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