Program Director Jobs in Cowen, WV (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Contract/Hourly Employment/After School Programs
Date Posted:
8/13/2026
Location:
Summersville Elementary School
Date Available:
09/08/2026
Closing Date:
08/19/2026
County:
Nicholas County Schools
Salary/Terms: $25 per hour. One-year, terminating contract for the 2026-2027 academic year. Minimum 2 hours per day for 4 days with additional 2 hours prep/data collection per week for a total of 10 hours per week for up to 110 program days. MANDATORY Save the Children training required. The anticipated program start date is September 8, 2026, with additional prep and closing days scheduled, as needed, by the site coordinator.
Reports to: Building Principal / District Administrator
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the School System.
Qualifications:
1. Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2.
Elementary Education K-6 or Multi Subject K-8.
2. Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
3. Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.
4. Perform duties as described in the job description below.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Work with school administrator(s) and teachers to identify students with deficient reading and/or writing and/or math skills based on available classroom performance records and test data
• Develop and deliver a site-based reading, writing, and math tutoring program for selected students
• Monitor and report student progress as required
• Collaborate with regular education teachers monthly to align services/instruction to help meet student needs
• Provide ELA-related enrichment activities in areas (such as drama, creative writing, etc.)
• Maintain and submit student records for attendance
• Submit progress reports to parents and school monthly
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Assist with programs planned for family members of students and community members
• Supervise afterschool students
• Arrive and depart at designated times
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Use planning time effectively Other duties as assigned by building principal or program administrator
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or program administrator
Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/ technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
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
Discrimination Prohibited
The Nicholas County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Inquiries may be directed to The Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, Nicholas County Board of Education, 400 Old Main Drive, Summersville, WV, 26651. Telephone (304) 872-3611 or to the U. S. Department of Education's Director of Civil Rights (215) 596-6793.
The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy ACC-Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, which is available on the Board of Education web site. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the district will respond.
Application Procedure: Apply online
Selection Procedure: Per W. Va. Code
Revised 7.10.2026