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Job description
Job Title
West Chester Area School District (WCASD) seeks reflective, student-centered educators who are committed to ensuring every graduate is prepared to thrive as a critical thinker, effective communicator, collaborator, responsible citizen, and lifelong learner. WCASD teachers design inclusive, rigorous learning experiences that empower students to apply knowledge, engage meaningfully with others, and contribute positively to their communities.
Teachers in WCASD are not only instructors of content, but designers of learning who intentionally cultivate the competencies outlined in the District's Portrait of a Graduate through high-quality instruction, equitable practices, and strong relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that develops students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Establish a classroom environment where all students feel valued, challenged, and supported.
Integrate real-world applications and interdisciplinary connections to support authentic learning and transfer.
Use culturally responsive instructional strategies that honor students' identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Use formative and summative assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Communicate effectively with families and caregivers as partners in student learning.
Engage in continuous professional learning aligned to district priorities and instructional best practices.
Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to improve instruction and student outcomes.
Maintain accurate records related to instruction, assessment, and student progress.
Uphold district policies, professional ethics, and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Contribute positively to the school community and district culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate to assignment OR the ability to obtain necessary emergency certification based on the district's needs
Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered teaching and continuous improvement
Strong instructional planning, classroom management, and communication skills
Terms of Employment
This position is a 10 month position.
This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association. The collective bargaining agreement for WCASD and WCAEA is available here.
Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.
The West Chester Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
Worksite address
west chester, PA, 19388, US
Who can apply
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