Curriculum Coordinator​/Department Chairperson - Anticipated

Curriculum Coordinator/Department Chairperson – Wheeling Middle School

Position Type:
Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment – Professional Personnel

Term of Employment:  School Year

Salary:
Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule

Deadline for Application:
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Reports to:

The Principal or his/her designee

Job Goal:
To achieve school/department objectives working cooperatively with teachers, other department chairpersons/curriculum coordinators and the Principal in arriving at group decisions.

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Ohio County Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or disability is prohibited, including compliance with Title IX and federal regulation 504.

• Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership quality.
• Full‑time assignment at the school where service is to be rendered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to make sound, rational recommendations.
• Currently employed full time at the school.
• Meet additional qualifications outlined in the Job Description written for each school by the principal as outlined in Ohio County Board of Education Regulation 4006.13.
• Knowledge and experience in basic skill curriculum areas.
• Any combination of training and experience that would lead to successful employment as a Curriculum Coordinator/Department Chairperson.

• Coordinate the program of studies for the assigned educational level.
• Assist in the selection of materials.
• Prepare and administer the program budget as assigned.
• Facilitate staff development according to county policy.
• Establish good public and employee relations.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing programs for students in curricular areas.
• Prepare agendas and conduct meetings as requested.
• Assist with interviews for new staff positions.
• Aid parents, faculty, and student groups in advising educational and related activities and objectives.
• Assist with the School Assistance Team.
• Write grants to support the curriculum.
• Attend Department meetings.
• Develop Management of Academic Performance Plan.
• Analyze student performance on standardized tests.
• Assist with student recognition programs.
• Additional curricular areas may be assigned.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Maintain necessary reports, records, and inventory for proper management of the programs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.