Robotics Coach Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Competitive Robotics Coach

Openings as of 6/15/2026 Marshall County Schools

Competition Robotics Coach

Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment/ Extra Curricular - All Personnel

Date Posted: 6/11/2026

Location: John Marshall High School

County: Marshall County Schools

POSITION TITLE

Competitive Robotics Coach

LOCATION

John Marshall High School

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and carry out a competitive robotics program that will promote team and school pride.

Accept responsibility for the welfare of the students under supervision.

Attempt to integrate the robotics program with the total school/county program.

Promote positive public relations concerning the school's robotics program.

Abide by the regional, county, state, and federal rules and regulations for Vex Robotics Competitions (VRC).

Work in conjunction and coordination with athletic programs.

Make transportation requests for team travel.

Accept responsibility for the retention and care of robotics equipment.

Provide leadership and support in the coach’s area of responsibility.

Maintain professional work habits.

Accept responsibility for professional behavior of all volunteer coaches.

Maintain and upgrade professional skills.

Perform all duties as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

VEX V-5 Certification (or willing to obtain certification).

A coach must be certified as a teacher in the State of WV or complete any education program endorsed by Marshall County Schools, the WVSSAC, the State Board of Education or WVDE. Persons who have not previously completed approved training, upon acceptance as a coach by the local board, must complete approved training and apply to the WV Department of Education for authorization within sixty days of board acceptance.

Coaching duties must not interfere with other contracted duties held by the successful applicant, and the successful applicant must be available for practice and game times and dates as determined by the principal in coordination with county office administrators.

RESPONSIBILITIES MORE SPECIFIC TO MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS ROBOTICS

Assist in planning of and participation in the Annual Marshall County Engineering Expo.
Register the school team as a VEX Robotics Competition team.
Learn game rules and participate in multiple competitions.
Plan and communicate a schedule for the school with flexibility to allow participation of students active in other events and activities.
Create a schedule for the school focused on readiness for competitions primarily scheduled during the spring months.
Plan team meetings and assign team roles.
Develop a team identity.
Build a competitive robot and document the build process.

TO WHO RESPONSIBLE

Principal of School

EMPLOYMENT TERM

2026 – 2027 School year, season varies.

SALARY

Salary to be determined by salary classification level, experience, and education according to schedule at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

BID PERIOD

June 11 – 17, 2026 (3:00 PM).

DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

INQUIRIES MAY BE REFERRED TO

David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, ;
Shelby Haines, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, ;
State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, ;
State Section 504 Coordinator, , West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, .

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION

Job description and responsibilities confirmed.

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