Principal, Education Administration

Principal

Scott County School District - KY Scott County High School (040) - Georgetown, Kentucky

Job : 5560079

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Interviews may be conducted before application
closes
.

This position is for the  school year.

This position is contracted 260 days and includes a 19% administrative increment.

• 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

Scott County School District Position Description

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

APPROVED: # FEB 2018

Under professional direction, to serve as the chief administrative officer of a comprehensive high school; to plan, implement, and direct the operational procedures and processes of the site; to plan, develop, and implement instructional goals and objectives, and procedures for evaluating program effectiveness; to plan, develop, and conduct staff development and staff training programs and activities; to plan and conduct public and community relations programs;

and to do other related functions as directed.

This position classification requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, and curriculum and instruction strategies. Directly related administrative experience is suggested to assure success in an secondary school leadership role. The job requires the ability to analyze and offer alternative problem solutions. Decisions are made by the incumbent that have a critical impact on the goals, organization and administration of educational programs and services of the school.

The position classification has second-line supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professional, technical and clerical employees. Frequently meets with teachers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists and other educational personnel to influence, motivate and monitor the result objectives of the school operation.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do.

• Serve as the instructional leader of a comprehensive high school.
• Plan, design, and conduct follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of students and the educational community within the school attendance area.
• Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain performance evaluation information systems designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to site, District, state, and national educational standards and goals.
• Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for high school age students.
• Work closely with the staff and appropriate advisory groups in assessing the school's educational and program needs, and develop short-term and long-range planning strategies for creating an optimal educational program.
• Coordinate a master calendar of programs and activities to achieve the determined goals and objectives.
• Plan,…