Middle School English Language Arts Department Head

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts Department Head for Thorndale, PA. This part-time role oversees ELA programs at North and Scott Middle Schools and collaborates with administration on staff development, budgeting and curriculum planning.

The successful candidate will implement best practices in assessment and instruction, facilitate team processes, and engage with diverse populations while maintaining deadlines and professional communication with

Qualifications

• Current Teacher
• Valid PA Instructional I or II Secondary Certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient, and encouraging approach with students
• Desire to collaborate with teachers, staff, families, and students

Responsibilities

• Oversee the staff and programs within the ELA Department for North and Scott Middle Schools.
• Meet with Administration regarding staff development, budgeting, and programming.
• Follow best practices in assessment and instruction; facilitate team processes.
• Interact effectively with diverse populations and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Deadline-oriented

Diverse populations

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Middle School English Language Arts Department Head

Coatesville Area School District MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Thorndale, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5904414

Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

1 position for Scott and North

Stipend: $2,704.00 per school year

Successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the staff and programs within theELA Department for North and Scott Middle Schools, as well as meeting with Administration regarding staff development, departmental concerns, budgeting, and overall programming. The candidate must be able to follow best practices in assessment, instruction as well as facilitate team processes. Candidate should have a solid understanding of instruction and assessments, good communication skills, able to meet deadlines, work well with students and adults. Candidate should have a working knowledge of the secondary science curriculum and be able to effectively interact with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Current Teacher
• Valid PA Instructional I or II Secondary Science Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and encouraging approach when working with students.
• Desire to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3030 CG Zinn Road
• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]