Department Head - Science

WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winfield High School in Winfield, West Virginia is seeking a Department Head for Science to lead the science department, coordinate with the principal, and guide instructional practices. This instructional leadership role is tied to the 2025-26 school year and requires active membership in the department and WV certification.

The successful candidate will maintain records, submit reports, manage book inventories, coordinate equipment and supplies, oversee department meetings, and assist new

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for a specialization representative of the department

Job description

Department Head - Science

Putnam County Schools WV WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Winfield, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Putnam County Schools WV

Job Details

Job ID: 5877467
Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 20, 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.

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Position: Extracurricular Assignment

Department Head - Science

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

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