Middle School Social Studies Department Head

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

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District in Thorndale, Pennsylvania is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Department Head to lead operations at North and Scott Middle Schools. The role is part-time, with a stipend of $2,704 per school year, and requires coordinating with administrators on staff development, budgeting, and programming.

The candidate should model best instructional practices, guide assessment strategies, maintain strong communication with teachers, students, and families, and advocate

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and programs within the Social Studies Department for North and Scott Middle Schools
• Meet with Administration regarding staff development, budgeting, and overall programming
• Follow best practices in assessment and instruction; facilitate team processes
• Interact effectively with diverse populations and maintain strong communication with students and adults

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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Middle School Social Studies Department Head

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

This job is also posted in Coatesville Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5904421

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 the Social Studies 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]