Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs

id='p68178_47356'>Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs JobID: 68178

Position Type:

Administration (Educator)/Coordinator

Date Posted:

7/9/2026

Location:

Putnam County Schools Central Office

Closing Date:

07/15/2026

County:

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Position: Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs

Location: Central Office

Evaluated by: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: Administrative Salary Schedule per Putnam County Board of Education Policy 4A.5 based on experience and education level per Putnam County Board of Education salary schedule plus a competitive benefits package to include: PEIA insurance, retirement, life insurance, and free vision and dental insurance.

Professional Daily Salary

PCBOE Policy 4A.5 Admin Salary Sched.

Job Description: The Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs serves as a liaison with the news media, manages special school events, and works with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to communicate district messages, initiatives, and successes. The Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs works cooperatively with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to plan, coordinate, implement and monitor ESEA Federal Programs including Title I and Title III; plans, manages and monitors the development of the comprehensive preschool program; and works cooperatively with central office staff to deliver services consistent with federal, state, and county policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Administrative experience with special school events.

• Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Administrative Certificate.

• Has a minimum of five years of teaching and/or educational administrative experience.

• Holds a master's degree related to the public school system.

Length of Employment: 261 Days

Responsibilities: The Coordinator of Communications and Pre-K/Federal Programs shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

• To handle all media calls, contacts, etc.
• To serve as a liaison between the school system and the news media.
• To demonstrate cognitive skills to gather, analyze and synthesize information to reach goals.
• To build support in the community through community committees and boards, presentations to organizations, and business partnerships.
• To promote the product of Public Schools and Putnam County Schools.
• To actively support economic development liaisons through business partnerships and other efforts.
• Work directly with Superintendent to communicate district messages, initiatives, and successes.
• To strategize with the Superintendent and leadership team.
• To enhance quality of total school/county organization.
• To organize and delegate to accomplish goals.
• To communicate effectively.
• To manage and monitor the county website and social media promotions.
• To provide public relations for levies, excess levies, bonds, etc.
• To provide public relations for school and district news.
• To be a member of the county crisis team and serve as crisis committee spokesperson.
• To work cooperatively in the development, delivery, administration, and supervision of district events.
• To assist in the dissemination of information regarding school sponsored performances, exhibits, displays, and other activities.
• To maintain an open line of communication with community organizations and provide prompt responses to requests for information.
• To manage advertising as needed.
• To assist in surveying the community regarding educational issues.
• To serve as a resource for principals regarding parent newsletters, PTO programs and working with the news media.
• To maintain professional work habits.
• To maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• To provide purpose and direction for the schools and county.
• To administer, revise, and monitor the Title I and Title III programs in accordance with federal, state, and county policies and regulations.
• To manage group behaviors to achieve consensus.
• To enhance the quality of the total school/county organization.
• To interpret federal and state legislation and regulations affecting the education of all students.
• To develop, administer, revise, and monitor a comprehensive preschool program.
• To work cooperatively with community agencies and private preschool providers.
• To prepare and manage budgets in the areas of assignment.
• To coordinate and work cooperatively with the Director of Elementary Education to effectively enhance instruction and the administration/monitoring of Pre-K, Federal Programs, Title I and Title III programs.
• To develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive training program and standards of operation for curriculum specialists.
• To prepare all appropriate county, state, and federal reports and applications as required.
• To assist in the evaluation and implementation of policies dealing with curriculum and instruction in general and special education.
• To work cooperatively with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the design, development, and delivery of staff development for professional personnel.
• To assess federal programs professional and service staff needs.
• To assume a leadership role for implementing effective schools research in areas of responsibility.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

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