Principal

Interviews may be conducted before application closes.

This position is for the2026-2027 school year.

This position is contracted 235 days and includes a 21% administrativeincrement.

Qualifications:

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

Masters 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 schools 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.