Tamarack Elementary Assistant Principal 2026-2027

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

The Assistant Principal, under the direction of and as assigned by the Principal, directs, supervises, and evaluates the instructional programs and the work of all assigned personnel, maintains pupil welfare and desirable school community relations, and develops and executes building rules, regulations and procedures consistent with general policies.

Requirements

Hold valid Kentucky Principal Certification or Statement of Eligibility
Knowledge Of: MTSS with tiered support systems for academic, behavioral, and social emotional learning
Proficient computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Subject matter in area of assignment.
Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty.
Record-keeping techniques.
Communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Research methods and report writing techniques.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Nice To Haves

Previous school-level teaching experience
Knowledge of special education process and services
Demonstrated successful experience mentoring and coaching teachers

Responsibilities

Enforces District policies and procedures.
Assists with coordination and interpretation of state and District testing programs at the school level.
Assists in enforcing appropriate state and federal regulations, school board policies, and administrative directives.
Assist with planning of classes and scheduling within established local and state guidelines.
Collaborates with staff to assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the school’s goals.
Carry-out and maintain records for student discipline.
Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating professional development.
Assists in the integration of curriculum standards, instructional practice, and implementation of authentic assessment experiences.
Engages in rigorous data analysis, results planning, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
Organizes and administers the school attendance program under direction of the Principal.
Assists with the development, observation, and evaluation of the instructional program in the school and assists in observation and evaluation of school personnel and support services.
Assists in continuous program planning though budgeting, needs assessment, and staffing.
Performs general administrative and supervisory duties in total operation of school and assumes responsibilities for general administration of the school in the absence of the Principal.
Plan, organize and direct specific school activities as assigned by the Principal.
Coordinate and supervise support services such as custodial, food service, financial, etc. as assigned by the Principal.
Provide leadership to the school’s co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Evaluates and counsel staff on individual performance as assigned by Principal.
Coordinate with other district-level departments to meet the needs of the school.