Position Type: Administration (Educator/Operations) - WVDE/Coordinator - Educator (WVDE)
Date Posted: 9/4/2025
Location: Office of ESEA, Improvement & Support
Closing Date: 09/14/2025
County: West Virginia Department of Education
TITLE OF VACANCY: School Improvement Coordinator
POSITION TYPE: Professional
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Office of ESEA, Improvement and Support
LOCATION: Charleston, WV
TYPICAL WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SALARY: $86,399 - $93,399 plus competitive benefits package (WVDE Summary of Benefits) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Demonstrates an understanding of the WV Standards for Effective Schools and develops and maintains resources that support implementation at the SEA, LEA and school level.
- Works collaboratively as part of the ESEA, Improvement and Support team to develop and provide resources that support best practice regarding school improvement and ESEA programs.
- Provides virtual and onsite technical assistance and training to LEAs regarding school improvement and ESEA programs.
- Conducts professional learning at the SEA, LEA and school level, including statewide and regional conferences.
- Works collaboratively with WVDE staff and school and district leadership to develop, support the implementation of, and monitor plans for continuous improvement.
- Works collaboratively with districts and schools to coordinate and/or provide targeted support based upon a comprehensive needs assessment that includes summative and school-level data, diagnostic reports and any additional information provided by WVDE.
- Monitors progress and submits and maintains required documentation of meetings and assistance provided to districts and schools.
- Supports improvement practices at all schools through the development and maintenance of school improvement and ESEA resources.
- Works collaboratively with other Department offices and partner agencies to ensure that targeted technical assistance is provided to Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) schools.
- Participates as an active team member on WVDE interoffice collaborative teams to address statewide needs for student achievement, district and school improvement and accountability.
- Effectively communicates within the organization and with LEAs and schools as required, via a variety of communication methods.
- Requires travel on an as-needed basis.
- Perform other assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary by the State Board of Education, Deputy Superintendent, and the State Superintendent of Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's Degree in educational administration; curriculum and instruction, or related educational field.
- West Virginia professional teaching certificate (possess a current certificate or be eligible to apply).
- Building-level experience as a principal preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in leading school improvement efforts and working with school and district-level administrators.
- Administrative experience at the school and/or district levels in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs in relation to student achievement results preferred.
- Knowledge of a) current federal, state, and local laws; b) research and best practices related to improving student achievement.
- Knowledge of and experience in the development of various programs that accommodate the educational needs of all learners, special education, and other federal programs.
- Research and evaluation skills necessary to conduct needs assessments, analyze data, and conduct program evaluation.
- Ability to interact with individuals and groups at the local, regional, and state levels in the development, promulgation, and evaluation of state policies and practices related to educational programs.
EXPECTATIONS: - The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
- The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
- The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
- The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
- The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines with minimal supervision.
- The staff member demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
- The staff member demonstrates ability to work effectively with county personnel and other state/local officials.
- The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added, as priorities emerge with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE).
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and are state employees. No representative or employee of the state is authorized to enter into any employment contract or other agreement. Department staff work under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools for the general supervision of the free schools in the state and implementing the policies of the board and other necessary tasks as determined by the State Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Each employee is "at-will" and subject to termination by the State Superintendent of Schools at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation.
The employment relationship between the State Superintendent of Schools and the employee may be terminated by either party. Reasons for termination by the State Superintendent of Schools include, but are not limited to, immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or a guilty plea or a plea of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies of the state board, lack of need, or a lack or loss of funding.
