What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 - Elementary Grade Level Team Leaders (K-5 and Encore/Pupil Services) - Internal Only position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position: Grade Level Team Leader - K-5 & Encore/Pupil Services
Location: Elementary Schools (see list below)
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Beginning of 2024-2054 school year
Internal Only - Position is renewed annually
Downingtown Area School District Is Excited To Announce Openings For Grade Level Team Leaders - K-5 & Encore/Pupil Services. Positions Are Available In The Elementary Schools Listed Below
The Grade Level Team Leader (Elementary) 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: Elementary Schools (see list below)
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Beginning of 2024-2054 school year
Internal Only - Position is renewed annually
Downingtown Area School District Is Excited To Announce Openings For Grade Level Team Leaders - K-5 & Encore/Pupil Services. Positions Are Available In The Elementary Schools Listed Below
- Beaver Creek
- Bradford Heights
- Brandywine Wallace
- East Ward
- Lionville
- Pickering Valley
- Shamona Creek
- Springton Manor
- Uwchlan Hills
- West Bradford
The Grade Level Team Leader (Elementary) 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
- Serves as liaison between Curriculum Leader-Teach and the building administration and staff
- 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
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
