Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Rural Education Coordinator
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (preferred)- Hold a valid West Virginia teaching certificate (required)
- Demonstrated success in grant writing, grant implementation, and project management
• Experience working across multiple districts and with diverse stakeholders • Strong oral and written communication skills
- Background in rural education, community partnership development, and cross-sector collaboration
- Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3- 10, as appropriate
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Morgan County Schools
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
261 days annually. One-year contract contingent on future external funding. This is for a 1-Year Term.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; externally funded
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Superintendent in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and Morgan County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.
JOB SUMMARY: The Rural Education Coordinator leads regional innovation and implementation efforts, serving as a grant writer, program lead, and partnership builder across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties. This position supports the creation and scaling of projects that enhance student outcomes, develop teacher capacity, and promote cross-district collaboration with public, private, and nonprofit partners.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead End-to-End Grant Development and Execution: Research, write, and manage high-impact grant proposals aligned with rural education priorities such as AI integration, career and technical education (CTE) expansion, digital equity, and experiential learning. Ensure post-award compliance, financial tracking, reporting, and sustainability planning.- Oversee Cross-County Program Implementation: Execute and scale large multi-site initiatives, AI pilot programs, and regional career labs across Morgan, Jefferson, and Berkeley Counties. Responsibilities include hands-on buildout, procurement coordination, scheduling, and live activation.
- Deliver Technical Assistance and Field-Based Support: Provide direct coaching and technical implementation to teachers, principals, and district leaders during pilot rollouts. Troubleshoot logistical, instructional, and staffing challenges to ensure fidelity and success of funded projects.
- Lead Regional Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong partnerships with local nonprofits, regional foundations (e.g., Steeley, Brady, ARC), institutions of higher education (e.g., Marshall, Penn State), and industry partners to expand funding pipelines and student career pathways.
- Design and Pilot Scalable Models: Launch and iterate small-scale pilots to test innovative solutions in real settings—then analyze data and stakeholder feedback to refine and expand district-wide.
- Support Teacher Capacity-Building: Develop frameworks for professional development including AI microcredentialing, CTE-aligned skill-building workshops, and customized coaching tracks for rural educators. Lead collaborative co-design sessions to align tech tools with classroom needs.
- Lead Strategic Communications: Create compelling grant reports, summary decks, media briefs, and funder-facing narratives that demonstrate return on investment, student impact, and alignment to regional goals.
• Advance Federal and State-Aligned Strategy: Align programs to Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) priorities, including POWER and ARISE frameworks, and identify matching opportunities across state, federal, and philanthropic funding streams. • Facilitate Regional Planning and Innovation: Serve as a core member of regional leadership groups, cross-county steering committees, and policy design sessions focused on rural education transformation and innovation alignment.
- Track Impact Metrics and Performance Benchmarks: Maintain an outcomes dashboard across projects, monitor KPIs, collect qualitative feedback, and ensure continuous improvement based on real-world field data.
- Lead Field Deployment and Construction: Oversee and execute the physical staging and buildout of new classrooms, labs, and innovation spaces—frequently engaging in assembly, heavy lifting, equipment setup, and site coordination as part of immersive implementation.
- Stay Current and Future-Focused: Proactively monitor trends in education innovation, rural policy, and workforce development to inform strategy, anticipate needs, and stay ahead of state/national priorities.
- Perform Other Duties as Assigned: Collaborate with the Superintendent and district leadership on emergent priorities, community needs, or fast-response initiatives requiring strategic support and execution.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of this position are significant and varied. In addition to standard administrative duties such as sitting, standing, walking, and computer use, the Rural Education Coordinator is frequently required to engage in hands-on project implementation, which includes:
- Lifting, carrying, and moving heavy equipment and materials (up to 75 lbs)
- Assembling and staging classroom, lab, or outdoor instructional environments
- Operating hand tools, basic construction equipment, and transportation carts
- Loading/unloading shipments and setting up educational technology or infrastructure in remote or rural locations
- Working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions to support construction, setup, and program activation Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position also requires the ability to travel between sites across Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a remote-flexible position with field deployment as the norm. While administrative and planning tasks may be completed remotely, the Rural Education Coordinator is typically deployed on-site within Morgan, Berkeley, or Jefferson Counties for program implementation, site visits, partner meetings, and hands-on support. Work may occur in schools, community centers, rural field locations, or temporary installation sites. Travel between counties is frequent, and environments can range from standard classrooms to outdoor or semiconstructed spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
