Principal at Kit Carson Elementary School

Applicants MUST have a Kentucky Principals certification.  Position to begin January 2026.

CLASS TITLE: PRINCIPAL

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer & Superintendent

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt                                  

APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serves as educational leader, supervisor, appraiser, and interpreter of the educational program in the school assigned; is responsible for delegating responsibilities as needed to personnel and is responsible for the safety and welfare of those assigned to the school; ensures that learning occurs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plans, administers, and supervises the educational program.
• Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, using, and maintaining all students’ achievement performance data which are required by the District
• After consultation with the SBDM Council, selects staff.
• Conducts all personnel evaluations.
• Supervises all certified and classified personnel assigned to the school.
• Communicates directly and frequently with all members of the staff, SBDM Council, PTA/PTO, parents, and community.
• Responsible for school correspondence, general correspondence, notices for general distribution to the school community, etc.
• Responsible for the interpretation and execution of directives from the Superintendent or Chief Academic Officer.
• Consults with and advises district staff on issues related to student achievement, and the effective management of the schools.
• Directs and assists in preparing all reports as required by the school district.
• Supervises completion and monitoring of all student records.
• Manages all discipline in the school per the Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct and the school’s SBDM policies.
• Enforces the observation of all federal and state laws (includes Special Education and the chairing of most Admission and Release Committee {ARC} meetings), SBDM school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
• Supervises student-teacher and internship program.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Serves as a liaison and primary communicator among the school, home, and district
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining community relations which include the use of the school facility (Building Usage Policy and requirements).
• Directs and assists in the classification and promotion of pupils per SBDM policy.
• Coordinates and supervises extracurricular, co-curricular programs/activities, and all other parent support groups to include athletic boosters.
• Maintains a complete inventory of all equipment and supplies in the building(s) and completes all appropriate and required reports.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.      

ABILITY TO:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Kentucky Certification as a School Principal
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal

Salary : $72,822 - $119,650