Leader in Me Coach

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Principal

Preschool/Elementary School/Middle
School/High School

JOB CLASS CODE: 1010

CLASSIFIED/CERTIFIED: Certified

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified Salary Schedule

Salary based on Rank and experience

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment (Principal

Certification)

Three (3) years of successful teaching experience

Satisfactory performance on District administrative application processes

Satisfactory interviews with Superintendent designees

Satisfactory record of job history and performance

Effective communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Rank I with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment (Principal

Certification)

Successful experience as an Assistant Principal

Experience with/working knowledge of current school programs and procedures

Demonstrated ability to work with various groups including those with diversified background

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Principal assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, supervising, and maintaining all school

programs to ensure academic, fiscal, and educational effectiveness.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & EVALUATION CRITERIA
Takes immediate charge of and direction of the school as mandated under the Warren County Board of Education

Policy and/or School Council

Maintains effective learning climate in the school

Provides proper supervision of pupils at all times

Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintains student discipline

Enforces appropriate state and federal regulations, School Board policies, administrative directives, and

accreditation standards

Develops and maintains effective public relations with the school community

Establishes and maintains favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster

understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs

Serves as the instructional leader and guides, facilitates, and supports the curriculum, instruction, and

assessment

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Works with appropriate Central Office Administrative Officers regarding needs of the school with respect to

personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum

Supervises, evaluates, and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance

Conducts staff meetings to keep staff informed of policy changes, new programs and to implement professional

development programs

Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation

Mentor newly assigned staff members and assist in their development as appropriate

Manages and maintains appropriate records for all local school fiscal affairs in accordance with state and

system-wide accounting practices

Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate

to the school’s administration

Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests and monitors the expenditure of funds

Provides leadership to the school based decision-making council and related committees

Provides leadership for the planning, management, and supervision of the athletics program

Provides leadership for the planning, management and supervision of an extensive extra-curricular program

Provides leadership and direction of guidance programs

Informs Superintendent of school successes, activities, and challenges

Participates in principals’ meetings and all other required trainings/meetings

Stays abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading

professional journals/publications, and discussing challenges of mutual interest with others in the field

Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is performed while standing or walking. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and

fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability

to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
School Principals shall be employed for 12 months. Salary and supplement shall be commensurate with the

adopted certified personnel salary schedule and supplement schedule. Leave accrual will be as stated in Board

Policy.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Warren County Board of Education

policy on evaluation of certified personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Superintendent and/or

assigned designee.

07/01/2022 WCBE

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS