Date Available:
07/01/2024

• 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!

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, marketing, and news writing. Expert knowledge and technical experience in English, journalism, public relations, photography, and graphic design/desktop publishing.
• Excellent grammatical and language skills to communicate to audiences at all educational levels. Ability to write, proofread, edit, and prepare written communications, including speeches, reports, business correspondence, news releases, and articles.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Public speaking skills, including the ability to effectively present information to, and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, administrators, staff, and the public. Ability to calm irate customers and respond to complaints from customers, agencies, vendors, and community members.
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation and provide effective solutions to challenging situations.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface diplomatically with other administrators, teachers, parents, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, research, video production, and content management. Proficiency in presentation technology to enhance small and large group information and demonstration sessions.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

• Supports district-wide communications plan and messaging strategy to broaden awareness and to strengthen DASD's brand identity and reputation across key internal and external stakeholder audiences
• Collaborates with Director of Communications and executive leadership to support district initiatives
• Assists with development and distribution of crisis communications
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media
• Supports district branding and develops strategic messaging
• Develops and distributes consistent and timely communications to internal and external audiences through various communications mediums
• Supports the maintenance of the district school websites
• Develops communications and marketing materials, including: proposals, flyers, letters, press releases, email marketing campaigns, graphic design, annual reports, presentations, photographs, videos and speeches
• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important district messages
• Manages organizational social media pages, utilizing the platform to engage stakeholders and build trust in the district
• Develops strategic partnerships with community agencies and key stakeholder groups
• Provides copy editing for all DASD district-level communications
• Supervises and directs work of Public Relations Assistant
• Serves as back-up in Director’s absence

Salary 2024-2025:
Starting rate $81,381 - $97,657 annually

• Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in similar position and will be prorated based upon start date.

Schedule:
7 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar
260 days per year
Summary of Benefits:
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need

• Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
  • 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. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.

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

• Up to 3% of salary

• 12 sick days annually
• 3 personal days annually
• 20 vacation days annually; 1 additional day per year to a max of 30 days after 10 years as an administrator; can accrue up to a maximum of 50 days
• Vacation payout for unused days - up to 10 days annually
• 19 paid holidays per year

• Health Insurance: Can purchase insurance for retiree and spouse until the lesser of 10 years or age 65 for medical, prescription, dental and vision. Health contributions will be the greater of the DASD Act 93 contribution or co-pay equal to PSERS premium assistance. To qualify, employee must be age 55 or have 35 years of service, retired under PSERS and have worked as a DASD administrator for 10 years.
• Life Insurance
• 2.5 times annual salary until lesser of 10 years or age 65
• Personal Days Payout
• Sick Days Payout

• Based on performance; up to 3% per year

• Based on completion of 2 goals; up to 1% per year