School Principal

Job Title: Principal
Location: Kyrock Elementary
Job Type: Administration/Principal

About the Position:
The Edmonson County School District is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Principal to lead Kyrock Elementary. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote student achievement and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Presents a positive image of the school to parents, conveying the school's genuine concern with education, growth, and development of each student.
• Establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Develop a positive public relationship between the school district and community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Cultivate a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of students' educational records.
• Strive for professional competence and ongoing improvement.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in all areas of academic programs to ensure quality instruction for all students.
• Oversight and monitoring of student progress to help each student achieve their highest level of attainment.
• Prepare board reports reflecting academic progress of students in their school.
• Develop an optimum learning environment free from encroachments on instructional time.
• Regular classroom visits to record events for follow-up conferences.
• Require instructors to submit lesson plans for review and feedback.
• Develop programs to motivate instructors and encourage active participation of both instructors and students.
• Encourage display of materials promoting learning.
• Instruct teachers in various instructional techniques and media.
• Participate in solving student problems with teacher, guidance counselors, social workers, and attendance personnel.
• Apply knowledge of the Edmonson County Board of Education's Consolidated Plan and Strategic Plan through goal-oriented student learning and personnel practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of public education concepts and democratic administration principles.

Requirements:
The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with students, parents, faculty, and staff.