All WCPS students entering 7th or 12th grade are welcome to attend any one of these clinics. On-site registration will be available, so no advance registration is required. Students and guardian(s) are reminded to bring insurance information and immunization record.
We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to help ensure students are up-to-date on their school vaccinations.
🍎 The 2026–2027 school year has arrived! We hope our students and staff have enjoyed a restful and fun-filled summer! The start of a new school year is always an exciting time filled with fresh beginnings, new friendships, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. Our teachers, administrators, and staff have been hard at work preparing our classrooms and facilities, and we cannot wait to welcome our students back!
📅 Important Dates & First Week Schedule
Thursday, August 6, 2026: First Day of School (12:30PM early dismissal)
Friday, August 7, 2026: Second Day of School (12:30PM early dismissal)
⏰ Early Dismissal Notice: On Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, we will operate on an early dismissal schedule at 12:30PM to help students ease into the new routine. On these dates, teachers will attend professional development until 3:30pm.
We are committed to making this year inspiring, supportive, and successful for every student. Thank you for your continued partnership with our school division—together, let's make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
Come work with us! We're hiring!
Position: 26-27 Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5845464
Application Deadline: August 2, 2026
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Terms of Employment: Part-Time
Job Description:
School-based occupational therapists (OT) are part of a team of related service providers who support a student's ability to access and participate in his/her educational environment. They provide/recommend adapted equipment/devices/strategies and environmental modifications when needed as well as therapeutic interventions to promote functional skills in order for the child to fulfill their role as students. The OT is responsible for the service delivery process including evaluations, interventions planning and implementation, IEP updates, dismissals etc. as well as supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance (COTA) when indicated. In addition to providing direct occupational therapy, a therapist may provide consultation to a child's educational team (for example, teachers, aides, other therapists, and parents).
Educational Requirement:
OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed, Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, MOT- Masters in Occupational Therapy, MSOT- Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, OTD - Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
Licensure Requirement: Licensure from the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Occupational Therapist required.
Job Requirement(s):
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information:
Mr. Elijah Helton
Director of Student Services
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: ehelton@wisek12.org
If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Brandi Bates, Director of Food Servcies, at 276.328.8017.
Wise County Public Schools is now accepting applications for School Safety Officers.
The safety of our students, staff, and visitors remains our highest priority. As part of our continued commitment to providing safe and secure learning environments, we are expanding our safety team by adding School Safety Officers in our schools.
These positions will serve as an additional layer of safety and security and will work alongside our outstanding School Resource Officers from the Wise County Sheriff's Department. School Safety Officers are intended to enhance our comprehensive school safety efforts—not replace the vital role our School Resource Officers play each day.
We are seeking individuals who are committed to serving students, building positive relationships, and helping maintain safe, welcoming schools.
If you are passionate about protecting children and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
📍 Visit our employment page for position details and application information. Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5819643
Together, we continue to invest in what matters most—our students and the people who serve them.
We're hiring! Come work with us!
Position: 26-27 Guidance Clerk - Coeburn Primary School
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5834854
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
Starting Date: TBD
Reports to: Principal
Preferred Qualifications:
-High school diploma or GED Equivalent
-Experience working in a related field such as Bookkeeping experience.
-Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook)
-Able to operate a personal computer, laptop computer, peripheral computer equipment, photocopier, fax machine, and other office equipment with a high degree of skill.
-Highly motivated with strong organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple tasks at one time.
-Self-starter; able to work independently.
-Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor
Terms of Employment: Contingent Upon Position
Position Type: Part-Time (29 Hours/Week)
Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information:
Ms. Deidre Pendleton
Principal
COEBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Phone: 276-395-6100
Email: dpendleton@wisek12.org
We're hiring! Come work with us!
Position: 26-27 Head Boys Soccer Coach - Central High School
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5834732
Application Deadline: July 29, 2026
Starting Date: TBD
Reports to: Principal
Preferred Qualifications:
Please contact Central High School for details at 276-328-8015.
Terms of Employment:
Part-Time
Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information:
Mr. Caleb Church
Assistant Principal
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Phone: 276-328-8015
Email: cachurch@wisek12.org
We're Hiring!
Position: 26-27 Speech Language Pathologist
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5820680
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026
Starting Date: TBD
Job Description:
Effective July 1, 2015, in order to practice speech-language pathology in Virginia public schools, an individual Must hold a valid speech-language pathologist license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP). A valid license issued by the BASLP is required.
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time
Job Requirements:
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information:
Elijah Helton
Director of Student Services
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: ehelton@wisek12.org
