Middle School Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal - Middle School

Date Posted:
10/3/2025

Location:
Summit View Academy

Date Available:
10/09/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled Internal Transfer Deadline:N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE: Middle School Principal


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (7-12 or K-12)
2. Master's degree with emphasis on school administration
3. Three (3) years successful administrative experience
4. 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:

1. Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them
2. Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served
3. Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties
4. Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities
5. Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies
6. Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
7. Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same
8. Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school
9. Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested
10. Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program
11. Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
12. Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
13. Develops program of orientation for new staff members
14. Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance
15. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings
16. Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities
17. Maintains active relationship with students and parents
18. Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment
19. Supervises the preparation of student schedules
20. 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
21. Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
22. Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like
23. Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel
24. Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
25. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems
26. Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program
27. Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
28. Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence
29. Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures
30. 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