Department Head - English/LA

POCA HIGH SCHOOL; Poca (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

POCA HIGH SCHOOL in Winfield, WV seeks a Department Head for English/Language Arts to lead the department, coordinate curriculum, and support teachers. This role reports to the principal and guides instructional practices across the ELA program.

The successful candidate must hold a WV Professional Teaching Certificate with a department endorsement, be a current department member, and manage inventories, reports, and orders while promoting compliance and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a WV Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for a department specialization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between principal and department faculty.
• Be chief spokesperson for the English/LA department.
• Maintain records, inventories, equipment and serial number lists.
• Compile and submit required reports.
• Maintain department book inventories and orders.
• Distribute department supplies and coordinate repairs.
• Lead department meetings and support new teachers.

Education

West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

Department Head - English/LA

Putnam County Schools WV POCA HIGH SCHOOL - Poca, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Putnam County Schools WV

Job Details

Job ID: 5918882

Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Derek Pauley, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, [phone] ext 1109.

Vacancy Bulletin

Position: Extracurricular Assignment

Department Head - English/LA

Location: Winfield High School

Length of Employment: Instructional Term for Students

Qualifications: The successful candidate must be a member of the department at the school and must hold a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for a specialization representative of the department.

Job Description: In addition to abiding by established laws, policies, rules and regulations, the Department Head shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the principal and the department faculty.


• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the department.


• Maintain appropriate records, files, inventories, equipment and serial number lists.


• Compile and submit required reports.


• Maintain book inventories.


• Submit department orders for equipment and supplies.


• Distribute department supplies.


• Request repairs for department facilities and equipment.


• Conduct departmental and/or team meetings.


• Provide appropriate assistance to new teachers in the department.

Effective Employment Date: 2025-26 School Year

Application Deadline: 4:00pm on the closing day

Position Type: As Needed

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required