Job Description

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Notice of Vacancy:

Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION: Coordinator of Social Studies Fair Competitions

Upshur County Schools

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Curriculum

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2026-2027 School Year, ongoing

SALARY: $500.00 Stipend

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Curriculum Director pursuant

WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

JOB SUMMARY: The Coordinator will conduct all activities noted in the Responsibilities and Performances section of the job description. The Coordinator is preferred to be a teacher or Administrator in Upshur County with a certification in Social Studies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Coordinator will:

1. Arrange for Judges, send postcards, assemble judges' packets.
2. Arrange food for judges.
3. Solicit donations for food for students.
4. Requisition of tables and mats and arrange for delivery and pickup.
5. Arrange for supervision of students during judging.
6. Arrange for custodian and sound system.
7. Assemble for box.
8. Arrange emcee, videotaping of county fair.
9. Invite Superintendent and Board Members to give out awards.
10. Attend all meetings.
11. Adhere to all deadlines.
12. Assist with regional and state fairs

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual needs to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2;Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code

§18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Please apply online at https://www.upshurschools.com, under "Employment Opportunities".

Required for ALL applicants.

1. Application
2. Current Transcripts (if applicable)
3. Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
4. Resume including references
5. Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. 304-472-5480; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. 304-558-7867; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. (215) 596-6795."