2025-2026 Elementary Principal

TITLE:  Principal

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:  To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the 

assigned school as to promote the educational development of each pupil.

SUPERVISES: Personnel serving in the assigned school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them.
• Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served.
• Directs the activities of the school’s professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities.
• Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
• Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers same.
• Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested.
• Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program.
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance.
• Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
• Develops program of orientation for new staff members.
• Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance.
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings.
• Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities.
• Maintains active relationship with students and parents.
•  Monitors the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment as per the school SBDM Policy.
• Supervises the preparation of student schedules.
• 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.
• Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, curriculum and instruction, etc.
• Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
• Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence.
• Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation.
• Lead, maintain and monitor all SBDM Policies, Procedures, Practices and Meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid KY Teaching Certification with endorsement for  Principal/school administration 
• Four (4) years of successful teaching experience
• Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Administrative Position
• Salary commensurate with the Fairview Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
• Work schedule to be determined by Superintendent. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.

Salary : $61,821 - $94,105