Principal

Interviews may be conducted before application closes.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

This position is contracted 260 days and includes a 19% administrative increment.

Qualifications:

• Kentucky certification in Educational Leadership or Administration as appropriate for level/area of school vacancy

• Master’s Degree

• Certification in State & District Certified Staff Evaluation System

PRINCIPAL – HIGH SCHOOL 

Scott County School District Position Description 

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to  qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully,  the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability"  means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill. 

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to  reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however,  may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of  themselves or others.  

REPORTS TO: Superintendent 

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

APPROVED: #022218-20 22 FEB 2018 

SUMMARY 

Under professional direction, to serve as the chief administrative officer of a comprehensive high  school; to plan, implement, and direct the operational procedures and processes of the site; to  plan, develop, and implement instructional goals and objectives, and procedures for evaluating  program effectiveness; to plan, develop, and conduct staff development and staff training  programs and activities; to plan and conduct public and community relations programs; and to do  other related functions as directed. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

This position classification requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, and  curriculum and instruction strategies. Directly related administrative experience is suggested to assure success in an secondary school leadership role. The job requires the ability to analyze and  offer alternative problem solutions. Decisions are made by the incumbent that have a critical  impact on the goals, organization and administration of educational programs and services of the  school. The position classification has second-line supervisory responsibility for planning,  assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professional, technical  and clerical employees. Frequently meets with teachers, Guidance Counselors, School  Psychologists and other educational personnel to influence, motivate and monitor the result  objectives of the school operation.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a  disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the  fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

·Serve as the instructional leader of a comprehensive high school.  

·Plan, design, and conduct follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and  the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of  students and the educational community within the school attendance area. ·Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain performance evaluation information systems  designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to  site, District, state, and national educational standards and goals. 

·Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems which provide optimal educational  opportunities for high school age students. 

·Work closely with the staff and appropriate advisory groups in assessing the school's  educational and program needs, and develop short-term and long-range planning strategies for  creating an optimal educational program. 

·Coordinate a master calendar of programs and activities to achieve the determined goals and  objectives. 

·Plan, develop, organize, and administer a variety of support systems which aid in allowing the  student population to achieve at their maximum potential. 

·Plan, develop, and implement budget planning and expenditure control procedures. ·Monitor and audit expenditure proposals and allocate resources appropriately. ·Plan, develop, and implement effective administrative support systems, and delegate appropriate  areas of responsibility to subordinates. 

·Confer, consult with, and advise District, public and private agency personnel, and parents  concerning student educational and behavior problems, and determine alternative problem  solutions. 

·Manage, supervise, observe, and assess site personnel performance, and provide counsel and  assistance as required. 

·Assist site personnel and superintendent in resolving rights disputes which may include conducting or participating in formal hearing proceedings. 

·Plan, develop, organize, and conduct staff development and staff training programs which  identify and encourage leadership potential. 

·Confer and collaborate with site and District instructional support personnel in decision making  processes and in the development of alternative approaches to solving educational concerns and  issues. 

·Participate in the formation, function and leadership of District and site advisory groups. ·Assist the school community and the public in their awareness of the site goals and objectives  and the strategies for achieving them. 

·Assist in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules and regulations, and negotiated employee agreements. 

·Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of instructional and pupil support personnel. ·Establish administrative review procedures to ensure a maximum utilization of monetary and  human resources. 

·Establish and maintain conflict resolution procedures in an effort to maintain a high level of  staff morale. 

·May be responsible for the management, monitoring, auditing, and evaluating of specially  funded programs.  

·Plan, develop, and provide, as required, management reports pertaining to the educational  climate and the functions and activities of the school facility. 

·Coordinate student and family assistance programs with social service and youth service  agencies. 

·Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures. ·Others duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education at the secondary level; Philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education; 

Procedures, methods, and trends of organization and management of a secondary school; Curriculum development strategies, instructional delivery systems, and program evaluation  processes; 

Evaluation techniques for determining program activity and personnel effectiveness; Human relations and conflict resolution strategies and team building principles and techniques. 

Ability to:

Manage, lead, and direct the functions and activities of a secondary school; Demonstrate an effective instructional, organizational, and administrative mode; Systematically analyze problems, determine alternative problem solutions, and make appropriate  and effective decisions; 

Communicate effectively in oral and written form; 

Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability control; Establish and maintain effective organizational, public, and community relationships. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge  and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: 

Experience: 

Five years of successful teaching experience, plus two years of successful administrative  experience at the secondary level. 

Education: 

Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited  college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field. 

Certification Requirement 

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.