Dean of Students - Teacher ; Internal

Dean of Students - Teacher on Assignment (Internal only)

Coatesville Area School District – Multiple Locations (Thorndale, Pennsylvania). Open on Google Maps.

The Dean of Students plays a key role in supporting students and overseeing all aspects of student life outside the classroom. This position focuses on creating and enhancing a positive student experience tailored to individual needs and opportunities. The Dean works closely with the Principal and teachers to assist students, families, and staff. One position is located at King’s Highway Elementary School and another at Reeceville Elementary School.

Bachelor’s degree and a Pennsylvania teaching certification are required. Candidates should have three to five years of teaching experience.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and teach diverse populations.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication, research, test administration, and interpretation.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must be able to position and move about/within the work area. Ability to retrieve, transport, position, and reposition items, supplies, and equipment needed to perform essential functions.

• Support and collaborate with the administration and staff.
• Provide leadership in student supervision, behavior, attendance, and discipline to support the school’s mission.
• Assist the administration in executing their plan and vision.
• Promote a safe, positive, inclusive, and restorative school culture by implementing systems such as PBIS and Restorative Practices.
• Check in for at‑risk students.
• Track behavior, keep records, and analyze data.
• Monitor classroom removals and school suspensions.
• Devise behavior contracts/expectations.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team.
• Support the teaching staff in the following areas:
  • Classroom management
  • Student‑teacher relationships
  • Restorative circles
  • ELA Testing (Acadience)
  • Liason between administration and staff
  • Create a culture that emphasizes Scott PRIDE
  • Follow up on referrals from staff and ensure appropriate disciplinary measures are taken
  • Support supervision during arrival, lunch, dismissal, and transition times
  • Support teachers with small‑group learning
  • Assist with substitutes or classroom coverage
• Ensure students are ready for the day and create mood meters (I.N.).
• Sweep hallways for student tardies during transitions.
• Design a system to promote an improved cafeteria environment.
• Build strong relationships with staff to gain trust and ensure consistency in procedures.
• Set up meet‑and‑greet sessions with students in the first month of school to build school‑wide relationships.
• Meet and greet parents in September and coordinate activities to build community relationships.
• Maintain Student of the Month recognition.
• Refer students/parents to school and out‑of‑school services.

Full‑Time

Administration >
Principal/Dean/Head of School

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Human Resources
• 3030 CG Zinn Road
• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372
• Phone: (610) 466‑2400
• Email: hr

Job : 5805580
Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined