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Professional Positions

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NOTE: Because the successful applicant for the following positions will start to work during or after the time when the school district must send notices and take actions on employee RIFs and transfers, the duration of these positions will be for the balance of the 2022-2023 school year only, and the position may be re-posted for the 2023-2024 school year, if personnel on the preferred recall list or the transfer list who have more seniority than the successful applicant require placement in the classification category for the upcoming school year.

Expiration Date

Location

Position

Certification Required

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

Administrative

Elementary

4.7.23

Jefferson Elementary

PreK

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Early Education PreK-K

4.7.23

Jefferson Elementary

Physical Education

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PE OR Wellness K-12

Secondary

3.29.23

County Assigned
Hamilton/VanDevender Middle

Spanish

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Spanish K-Adult

3.29.23

County Assigned

Athletic Director-Middle School
210 day

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Job Description

3.29.23

Parkersburg High

Spanish

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Spanish K-Adult

3.29.23

Parkersburg South High

AFJROTC Instructor
220 days

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Possess a Baccalaureate or higher degree, preferably in Education Management, OR Science AND WVDE Certification

Special Education

3.29.23

County Assigned
Home base Franklin Elementary

Gifted

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Gifted

3.29.23

County Assigned

Speech Language Pathologist

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Speech Language Pathology

Other

3.29.23

County Assigned

School Nurse

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum 5 years BSN Nursing
Experience AND WV School Nurse Certification

Job Description

3.29.23

County Assigned

Professional Substitute

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Any Valid Certification

3.29.23

County Assigned

Substitute School Nurse

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School Nurse PreK-12

High School After School Intervention

3.29.23

Parkersburg High

English

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Job Description

3.29.23

Parkersburg High

Science

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Job Description

Extra Duty

* All applications for Wood County Schools positions are only accepted electronically. Postings close at 11:59 p.m. on the day of the stated closing. If filing for a transfer to a posted position, the application must be submitted as a TRANSFER. The names of applicants for any posted position are subject to public disclosure. In the event that no certified persons apply for a position, individuals eligible for a permit may be considered.

Support Service Positions

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Expiration Date

Location

Classification

Contract Length/Time

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

3.29.23

Blennerhassett Elementary
SV-2223-895

Custodian III

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8 hours/215 days
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

4.7.23

County Assigned
Home base Blennerhassett Elementary
SV-2223-897

Aide II, III, IV/Autism Mentor/Male Required

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8 hours/200 days
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

3.29.23

Madison Elementary
SV-2223-888

Cook I, II, III

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3.5 hours/200 days
10:00 am - 1:30 pm

4.7.23

Maintenance
SV-2223-898

Custodian III

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3.5 hours/261 days
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

3.15.23

Parkersburg High
SV-2223-884

Aide II, III, IV/Autism Mentor

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8 hours/200 days
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

3.29.23

Transportation
SV-2223-889

Bus Operator

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200 days

Route number 13 (currently Bus number 78) Job site: Edgelawn, morning run time 5:45 am – 8:20 am, evening run time 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm, serving the following areas:  This is a special education run and is designed to serve students with special needs.  The route will be designed to meet the needs of the students.  Students can be delivered to multiple locations and the route must be flexible.  Students may be added or deleted daily causing the run to require adjustments on short notice.

3.29.23

Transportation
SV-2223-890

Bus Operator

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200 days

Route number 14 (currently Bus number 216) Job site: Edgelawn, morning run time 5:45 am – 8:15 am, evening run time 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm, serving the following areas:  This bus route travels Rising Sun Ridge Rd., Laurel Creek, Spider Ridge, Love Hill and Winding Heights serving Emerson Elementary, Hamilton Middle, and Parkersburg High School.

3.29.23

Transportation
SV-2223-891

Bus Operator

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200 days

Route number 15 (currently Bus number 49A) Job site: Edgelawn, morning run time 6:00 am – 8:05 am, evening run time 1:50 pm – 4:30 pm, serving the following areas:  This bus route travels Meadville Rd., Varner Rd., Stillwell Rd., Little Stillwell Rd., and Murphytown Rd. serving Jefferson Elementary, Hamilton Middle, and Parkersburg High School.

3.29.23

Williamstown High
SV-2223-896

Custodian III

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8 hours/261 days
10:00 am – 6:00 pm

3.15.23

County Assigned
SV-223-885

Substitute Aide

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Applicants must pass the State Aide test

3.29.23

Physical Plant
SV-2223-892

Substitute Custodians

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Applicants must take and pass State Custodial Test - 20 positions

**THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR A LONG TERM LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND WILL BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE RETURNS, RESIGNS, OR RETIRES**

Expiration Date

Location

Classification

Contract Length/Time

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

**FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS, BUS OPERATORS MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE THE TIMES LISTED FROM THEIR LAST STOP IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RUN.**

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENT

Expiration Date

Transportation

Day/Time

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

3.29.23

Bus Operator
SV-2223-893

Monday - Friday/10:50 am - 2:20 pm

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This job is for a 3.5 hour midday bus run between the hours of 10:50 am – 2:20 pm. This run is subject to change as Transportation needs change within the posted hours. You must be available at Edgelawn or the Bus Garage if not engaged in transporting students.

3.29.23

Bus Operator
SV-2223-894

Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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This job is receiving students from Williamstown High to Caperton Center

* All applications for Wood County Schools positions are only accepted electronically. Postings close at 11:59 p.m. on the day of the stated closing. If filing for a transfer to a posted position, the application must be submitted as a TRANSFER. The names of applicants for any posted position are subject to public disclosure. In the event that no certified persons apply for a position, individuals eligible for a permit may be considered.

Elementary Coaching

Expiration Date

Location

Position

Certification Required

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

3.29.23

Emerson Elementary

Head Track

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Background Check

3.29.23

Fairplains Elementary

Head Track

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Background Check

Secondary Coaching

Individuals holding a West Virginia Department (WVDE) professional certificate are certified to coach. To apply as a LAY coach, an individual must have completed all coaching courses as required by the WV Secondary Schools Activities Commission and must have received a WV Coaching Certificate by the WVDE. Lay coaches MUST complete all requirements prior to being recommended for a coaching position.

Expiration Date

Location

Position

Certification Required

Additional Information | Job Descriptions

3.29.23

Jackson Middle

Head 7/8th Cheer

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WVSSAC Certification

3.29.23

Parkersburg High

Assistant Girls Track

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WVSSAC Certification

3.29.23

VanDevender Middle

Head Golf

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WVSSAC Certification

* All applications for Wood County Schools positions are only accepted electronically. Postings close at 11:59 p.m. on the day of the stated closing. If filing for a transfer to a posted position, the application must be submitted as a TRANSFER. The names of applicants for any posted position are subject to public disclosure. In the event that no certified persons apply for a position, individuals eligible for a permit may be considered.