Job Description

JobID: 54765

Position Type:

Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel

Date Posted:

10/22/2025

Location:

Braxton County High School

Closing Date:

10/29/2025

County:

Braxton County Schools

POSITION:

Student Council Advisor

LOCATION

: Braxton County High School

REPORTS TO

: Building Administrator

Evaluation

: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and BCBOE Policy 3250.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT

: Upon Board approval

SALARY

: $1,000 supplement

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FFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE:

Upon Board Approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 29, 2025

CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS

:

+ Must be a current working full-time employee at job site
+ Valid teaching certificate license pursuant to WV Code 18A-3-2.
+ Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.
+ Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code 18A-3-2a.
+ Perform duties as described in the job description below.

Job Summary:

To supervise and coordinate the student council activities while providing support to each participating student in achieving a higher level of personal skill, and enhances appreciation for the value of school and community services, and an increased level of self-esteem.



The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.



Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Attend all Student Council meetings and sponsored activities.
+ Organizes and directs Student Council activities and fundraisers, following Board policies and procedures.
+ Advises officers and committee on the conduct of the activities;
+ Supervises students in school settings and at special events.
+ Facilitate opportunities for students to grow as leaders and to positively impact the District and Community.
+ Oversee Student Council Election process.
+ Inform building administrators of all Student Council activities.
+ Complete all required training.
+ Must be able to work well with others, focus on solving conflict;
+ maintaining confidentiality;
+ Demonstrate ability to successfully work with and teach adolescent students.
+ Ability to organize and supervise.
+ Have good communication with students, faculty and parents.
+ Follows and maintains knowledge of all Board policies and procedures.
+ Instill in students the belief and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
+ Maintains positive role model for students.
+ Supports mission of school district.
+ Creates club environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
+ Manages student behavior in accordance with WV Board of Education Policy 4373 (Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools) and student handbook.
+ Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Braxton County School's Board of Education/West Virginia Board of Education Policy.
+ Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
+ Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
+ Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
+ Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10- pounds of materials.



Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or printed material, and the ability to adjust focus.



The duties of this job require the employee to drive to and from various schools throughout Braxton County. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and filed trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).



The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.)



Revised Octogber 2025

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the , with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.