Dean of Students - Thompson Crossing Elementary

Franklin Township Community School Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Township Community School Corporation seeks an Elementary Dean of Students at Thompson Crossing Elementary to support administrators, teachers, parents, and students with behavior and attendance challenges. This role operates under a school principal with a teacher contract plus 10 extra days.

The position emphasizes mentoring students, counseling families, maintaining disciplinary records, coordinating with staff, and organizing targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• Indiana Teacher Certification required.
• Driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with at-risk children.
• Experience developing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving behavioral problems.
• Maintains records of student disciplinary actions in accordance with laws and district policies.
• Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on discipline matters.
• Counsels individual students and makes referrals for testing or guidance.
• Coordinates with staff and administrators regarding disciplinary issues and interventions.
• Assists in developing policies to assure building security and safety.
• Arranges meetings with students, parents, teachers and administrators regarding disciplinary problems.

Skills

Teaching certification

Driver's license

Behavior management

Discipline policies

Communication

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

Dean of Students - Thompson Crossing Elementary JobID: 6099

Position Details

• Position Type: Elementary School (K-5) Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Thompson Crossing Elementary School
• Date Available: 11/09/2026

Elementary Dean of Students - Teacher Contract + 10 Extra Days

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a School Principal, to assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner.

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
• Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
• Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
• Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
• Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
• Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
• Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
• Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program and co-curricular activities.
• Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
• Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
• Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
• Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.
• Assists in the preparation of student expulsion hearings.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Please see attached

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, etc.
• Knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally an in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Indiana Teacher Certification
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

Bachelor's or Masters Degree an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Successful experience working with children at risk.
• Successful experience developing and implementing professional development programs relating to non-academic student behavioral issues preferred.

Postings current as of 11/11/2026 3:56:15 AM CST.