Martin Luther King Academy High School Principal

Fayette County Public Schools, KY


JOB DESCRIPTION - High School Principal


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

High School Principal

Job Class Code: 1010


Position Type: Salaried


Job Type: Administrative - Certified


Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels


Administrative additive level: 10


Reports To: Superintendent's Designee


Supervises: Assigned Staff


Work Calendar Name: 12 month salaried


Days in work calendar: 240

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as educational leader, supervisor, appraiser, and interpreter of the educational program in the school assigned; is responsible for delegating responsibilities as needed to personnel and is responsible for the safety and welfare of those assigned to the school.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, administers, and supervises the educational program, ensuring relevant curriculum, which prepares students for college or viable careers.
• Communicates openly and frequently with staff, families, and all community stakeholders.
• After consultation with the SBDM Council (if applicable), selects staff; assumes a leadership role with the Council in addressing all other areas within the realm of Council responsibilities.
• Supervises all certified and classified personnel assigned to the school; assumes the responsibility for completion of all staff evaluations within the building.
• Guide teachers to integrate student organization leadership and subject matter skills into instruction to increase student learning.
• Directs and assists in preparing all reports as required by the school district.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining student/teacher performance data required to evaluate the success of the school with specific emphasis on student achievement.
• Supervises completion and filing of all student records.
• Assumes the responsibility for administration of overall student discipline in the school.
• Enforces the observation of all applicable board policies, school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
• Supervises student-teacher and internship programs.
• Promotes the care and use of the buildings and grounds and assigns staff accordingly.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining community relationships, including business and post-secondary partnerships.
• Directs and assists in the classification and promotion of students.
• Promotes both academic and technical skill attainment.
• Cooperates with student groups in defining and achieving the overall objectives and effectiveness of the total school program.
• Coordinates and supervises extracurricular, co-curricular programs/activities, and all parent support groups, including boosters.
• Assumes responsibility for administering all federal and state programs.
• Assumes responsibility for the execution of directives and acts as a consultant to the district.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a complete inventory of all equipment and supplies in the building.
• Assumes responsibility for the budget, staffing, and financial management of the school.
• Fosters and instills cultural and global competencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities (preferred)

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Teaching Certification
• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:


2/1995


Revision Date:


2/2001
7/2012
1/2024
10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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