Job Description

Effective:2026-2027 School Year, ongoing

POSITION: Extracurricular Assistant Senior Class Advisor

Buckhannon-Upshur High School

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Upshur County Schools as per UCBOE Policy 8006.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building level principal or designee in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Class Advisor and assistant are responsible working with the senior class to assist with advising and overseeing the activities of the class. Specifically: encouraging a cooperative spirit among students, staff and the community; promote student participation in school and extracurricular activities; uphold citizenship, scholarship, and sportsmanship; increase school unity, loyalty and spirit.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate regularly with and act as the liaison for the senior class between the Student Council members, faculty, administration, and parents.
• Coordinate activities with other class advisors.
• Work with members of the class to select, plan, and run a variety of student activities throughout the school year.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts, which support the designated fundraisers and in-house events.
• Actively seek students to participate in sponsored events; seek faculty assistance with sophomore class projects, activities, and events.
• Supervise closely the expenditure of any and all funding directed by and for the senior class.
• Attend all senior class meetings and approve all projects and activities
• Organize and supervise school service to the community.
• Supervise and give guidance in the planning of agendas, activities, events, and projects.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employed as a full time professional at the school's location.
• Meets the hiring requirements for Upshur County Schools and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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)

"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."