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Downingtown Area School District lists this Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level I opportunity in downingtown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Support/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
Downingtown, PA
Date Available:
08/25/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position : Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 1
Locations : District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate : $16.88 per hour
Schedule : Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible : Available for purchase; see attached document for cost
Effective Date : August 25, 2026
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
Beaver Creek Elementary
Bradford Heights Elementary
Brandywine Wallace Elementary
East Ward Elementary
Lionville Elementary
Pickering Valley Elementary
Shamona Creek Elementary
Springton Manor Elementary
Uwchlan Hills Elementary
West Bradford Elementary
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown Middle School
Lionville Middle School
Downingtown High School East
Downingtown High School West
STEM Academy
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: 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!
Job Summary: To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary. High school diploma or GED
Highly Qualified Status by one of the following means is required: Possess an associate's degree or higher
Have completed two years of post-secondary study (48 college credits)
Attain the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment
Experience working with children
Strong organizational skills required
Proficiency in the use of technology
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
Must complete 20 hours of professional development that is aligned with the PA Competency Standards annually
Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements Click here for more information about required clearances
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job description for more details on these specific opportunities)
Paraprofessional Level 1: Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.
Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates
Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program
Provides assistance in the development and preparation of instructional materials and adaptive strategies while utilizing technology programs and computers
Maintains confidentiality of student records and information
Supports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting/and or in the community
Provides transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed
Collects and maintains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal records
Utilization of technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as needed
Print, file, scan and record student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventions
Consults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress
Assists students with make-up sessions as needed
Summary of Benefits: Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
Tuition Reimbursement
State Pension System (PSERS)
Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
...and much more!
EOE
Attachment(s): DASD Benefit Guide Complimentary v2 FINAL.pdf
DASD Benefit Guide Support .pdf
DASD Benefit Guide Support .pdf
DASD School Calendar - Board Approved 1.14.26.pdf
FY27 Contributions Teamster Student Day.pdf
Paraprofessional Level 1 F24.pdf
TeamsterContract_7-1-2022 through .pdf
Worksite address
downingtown, PA, 19335, US
Who can apply
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