[3][4] AFT-McDowell represents only teachers in McDowell County.

[5] All AFT local unions are affiliated with the National and WV AFL-CIO [6] Two unions represent service personnel employed by McDowell County Schools.

The Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel (PSRP) division of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO and The West Virginia School Service Personnel (WVSSPA).

[7] School service personnel include non-administrative office employees, aides, custodians, transportation, maintenance, and school meal providers.

It is a local affiliate of the West Virginia Education Association.