Middle School Principal
TURKEY FOOT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Edgewood, KY
Now Hiring!
Middle School Principal
6th - 8th grade
* Among highest -paid principal salaries in the state of KY
*One of four high-performing middle schools in Kenton County School District
*230 day contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (7-12 or K-12)
- Master’s degree with emphasis on school administration
- Three (3) years successful administrative experience
- Four (4) years of successful teaching experience
Reports to: Superintendent
Supervises: All personnel serving in the assigned school
Job Goal: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
- Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
- Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
- Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
- Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
- Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
- Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
- Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
- Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
- Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
- Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
- Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
- Develops program of orientation for new staff members
- Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
- Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
- Maintains active relationship with students and parents
- Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
- Supervises the preparation of student schedules
- Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant
- Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
- Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
- Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
- Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
- Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problem
- Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
- Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
- Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
- Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 230 Days, Salary to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule
EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent