Principal

Scott County School District•Georgetown, KY

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year Middle School Principal Position: Middle School Principal 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 Supervises: Assistant principals and all other building level positions (including itinerant teachers while in building) Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as the instructional leader for the school. Implements Board policies and administrative procedures. Successfully manages the day-to-day operations of the school. Successfully manages all school budgets with a focus on student learning while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations including the Accounting Procedures for School Activity Funds (Redbook). Supervises and evaluates all building certified staff in accordance with the Scott County Certified Evaluation Plan and all building classified staff in the Scott County Classified Evaluation Plan. Maintains all requirements for ongoing certification in state/district evaluation system. First year principals may be given extension up to six months for initial training and successful certification upon approval of superintendent. Supervises itinerant teachers while in the school and provide feedback on evaluation to appropriate itinerant teacher supervisors. Serves as the chair of the SBDM Council (in schools with an SBDM Council) to set policies as required by KRS 160.345. Collaborates with all stakeholders to create and maintain a positive, collaborative school climate with a focus on student learning. Makes recommendations for the hiring of personnel to the Superintendent (after working in consultation with SBDM Council and other appropriate district personnel) on all building level positions. Recommends non-renewal of personnel to the superintendent on all building level positions. Collaborates with all stakeholders to create, revise, and implement a School Improvement Plan that addresses district goals and areas identified within the school’s needs assessment. Collaborates with all stakeholders to create, revise, and implement a school safety plan that addresses district goals and state and local emergency guidelines. Review and practice the safety plan with appropriate stakeholders. Collaborates with stakeholders to create opportunities for students to participate in co- and extra-curricular activities. Fosters good interpersonal relations among students, staff, and community. Maintains an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school program. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and research as they pertain to education and school operation. Assists in the formulation of the school curriculum and other objectives of the schoolprogram. Develops methods for evaluation of student progress toward stated educational objectives. Maintains close contacts with all interested parties including students, school staff, parents and the community. Works with the staff within the building in the development of instructional goals consistent with district goals for the various levels and curriculum areas. Ensures the necessary resources including facilities, equipment, books, and supplies are available when required and properly maintained. Collaborates with other schools and program offerings, as appropriate, within the district to ensure student needs are being met. Supervises and oversees supervision of all activities and functions of the school. Oversees programs specific to school through SBDM, athletics, etc. Upholds and follows bylaws and guidelines of governing bodies to include the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (middle school guidelines) and other such entities Any and all other assignments, which may be made by the Superintendent and designees. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) expected for all certified and classified personnel Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs. Evaluated: Annually by Superintendent/Designee Job Class: 1010 Original Date: 11/13/06 Revision Date: 7/1/14

Requirements

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
Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) expected for all certified and classified personnel
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Serves as the instructional leader for the school.
Implements Board policies and administrative procedures.
Successfully manages the day-to-day operations of the school.
Successfully manages all school budgets with a focus on student learning while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations including the Accounting Procedures for School Activity Funds (Redbook).
Supervises and evaluates all building certified staff in accordance with the Scott County Certified Evaluation Plan and all building classified staff in the Scott County Classified Evaluation Plan.
Maintains all requirements for ongoing certification in state/district evaluation system.
Supervises itinerant teachers while in the school and provide feedback on evaluation to appropriate itinerant teacher supervisors.
Serves as the chair of the SBDM Council (in schools with an SBDM Council) to set policies as required by KRS 160.345.
Collaborates with all stakeholders to create and maintain a positive, collaborative school climate with a focus on student learning.
Makes recommendations for the hiring of personnel to the Superintendent (after working in consultation with SBDM Council and other appropriate district personnel) on all building level positions.
Recommends non-renewal of personnel to the superintendent on all building level positions.
Collaborates with all stakeholders to create, revise, and implement a School Improvement Plan that addresses district goals and areas identified within the school’s needs assessment.
Collaborates with all stakeholders to create, revise, and implement a school safety plan that addresses district goals and state and local emergency guidelines.
Collaborates with stakeholders to create opportunities for students to participate in co- and extra-curricular activities.
Fosters good interpersonal relations among students, staff, and community.
Maintains an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school program.
Keeps abreast of trends, developments and research as they pertain to education and school operation.
Assists in the formulation of the school curriculum and other objectives of the schoolprogram.
Develops methods for evaluation of student progress toward stated educational objectives.
Maintains close contacts with all interested parties including students, school staff, parents and the community.
Works with the staff within the building in the development of instructional goals consistent with district goals for the various levels and curriculum areas.
Ensures the necessary resources including facilities, equipment, books, and supplies are available when required and properly maintained.
Collaborates with other schools and program offerings, as appropriate, within the district to ensure student needs are being met.
Supervises and oversees supervision of all activities and functions of the school.
Oversees programs specific to school through SBDM, athletics, etc.
Upholds and follows bylaws and guidelines of governing bodies to include the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (middle school guidelines) and other such entities
Any and all other assignments, which may be made by the Superintendent and designees.