Dean of Students - Elementary Level

Southeast Delco School District
Dean of Students- Grades 1-8
Darby Township School

2026-2027 School Year

Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Principal K-12 required

Reports to: Darby Township School Principal

Job Summary:

The Dean of Students supports the principal in attainment of climate goals and initiatives through the management of student discipline. This may also include supporting PBIS and Restorative Practices and Responsive Classroom initiatives. The Dean also assists in professional development activities and supports administration in projects which promote positive school culture and climate.
Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Investigate and recommend appropriate consequences for student infractions
• Record disciplinary incidents in PowerSchool and alert staff to outcomes
• Utilize Restorative Practices and Responsive Classroom strategies as a proactive approach to student
  discipline
• Prepare coaching for teachers in the area of classroom management
• Assist the building administration with setting up school-wide PBIS initiatives
• Assist the building administration with communication to stakeholders

Education & Exeperience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from accredited college or university required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Principal K-12 required.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in public education required.
• Instructional 2 teaching certification required.
• Experience working with PowerSchool desired.

Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure release (Act 168) forms
• School Personnel Health Record and TB Test

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
• Some stooping and squatting required
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time during the workday

Level of Compensation: Salary set in accordance to the formal agreement with the Board of School Directors. This is a full-time position under the Act 93 contract group.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.