County Battle of the Books Contest Coordinator

Title: County Battle of the Books Contest Coordinator

Position Type:Professional Extra-Curricular

Location:Mingo County Schools

Number of Positions:1

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications: Professional Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area of curriculum. Preference will be given to those employed in full-time positions. Substitutes may apply.

Experience with conducting or organizing school level contest preferred. Has met satisfactory evaluations in previous evaluations and can present evidence of such. Written and verbal communication skills. Can present evidence of the ability to process paperwork in a timely manner and organize events.

Compensation: $1,500.00

• Ensure all rules and guidelines for contest are followed.
• Schedules dates for organizational meetings and events
• Arranges to contact other teachers involved
• Communicates with those involved
• Collaborate with school level coordinator to ensure all deadlines are met for the contest
• Work with participating schools on what each one will need to do to qualify at the county level and what must be submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepares press releases
• Prepares all advance work, i.e., music, test questions, project descriptions and labels
• Sees that all information regarding student participation is complete
• Determines and orders supplies needed
• Submits proposed budget
• Makes arrangements for facilities use
• Prepares and purchases awards and/or participation certificates
• Order awards for county winners for recognition during a board of education meeting. Invite county winners to attend the same board of education meeting for recognition.
• Arranges for guest speakers, judges, conductors, etc.
• Prepares programs for distribution to spectators
• Other duties assigned by Assistant Superintendent
• Coordinator duties will not conflict with regularly assigned school duties and responsibilities during school hours

Applicants who have unsatisfactory evaluations, have been dismissed or had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be considered eligible for consideration