What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 - Building Leaders and Team Leaders (Grades 6, 7 and 8) - Internal Only position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position: Building and Team Leaders (Grades 6, 7 & 8)
Location: Middle Schools
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Beginning of 2025-2026 school year
Internal Only - Position is renewed annually
Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce openings for Building Leaders and Team Leaders as follows:
Building Leaders
The Building Leader is a professional staff employee appointed by the Building Principal to assist in the leadership and coordination of the curriculum/content area for that building.
Qualifications
Payment for supplemental Building leadership positions can be found in section 4.9 District and Building Leadership Compensation of the current collective bargaining agreement, which can be accessed by clicking here.
EOE
Location: Middle Schools
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Beginning of 2025-2026 school year
Internal Only - Position is renewed annually
Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce openings for Building Leaders and Team Leaders as follows:
Building Leaders
- Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
- Downingtown Middle School
- Lionville Middle School
- Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
- Downingtown Middle School
- Lionville Middle School
The Building Leader is a professional staff employee appointed by the Building Principal to assist in the leadership and coordination of the curriculum/content area for that building.
Qualifications
- Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
- Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment
- Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, administration, 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
- Ability to move about to access various locations
- Possesses 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
- Coordinates and facilitates building meetings and activities as requested
- Participates in building leadership activities and provides support as requested by the administration
- Manages daily department concerns at the building
- Facilitates positive and collaborative relationships
Payment for supplemental Building leadership positions can be found in section 4.9 District and Building Leadership Compensation of the current collective bargaining agreement, which can be accessed by clicking here.
EOE
