Clays Mill Elementary School Principal 1.0 FTE

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.

• Plans, administers, and supervises the educational program.
• Responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, using, and maintaining all students’ achievement performance data which are required by the District
• After consultation with the SBDM Council, selects staff.
• Conducts all personnel evaluations
• Supervises all certified and classified personnel assigned to the school.
• Communicates directly and frequently with all members of the staff, SBDM Council, PTA/PTO, parents, and community.
• Responsible for school correspondence, general correspondence, notices for general distribution to the school community, etc.
• Responsible for the interpretation and execution of directives from the Superintendent or School Chief
• Consults with and advises district staff on issues related to student achievement, and the effective management of the schools.
• Directs and assists in preparing all reports as required by the school district.
• Supervises completion and monitoring of all student records
• Manages all discipline in the school per the Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct and the school’s SBDM policies.
• Enforces the observation of all federal and state laws (includes Special Education and the chairing of most Admission and Release Committee {ARC} meetings), SBDM school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
• Supervises student-teacher and internship program
• Responsible for the maintenance of the building and grounds
• Serves as a liaison and primary communicator among the school, home, and district
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining community relations which include the use of the school facility (Building Usage Policy and requirements)
• Directs and assists in the classification and promotion of pupils per SBDM policy.
• Cooperates with student groups in defining and achieving the overall objectives and effectiveness of the total school program
• Coordinates and supervises extracurricular and co-curricular programs and other after school activities.
• Maintains a complete inventory of all equipment and supplies in the building(s) and completes all appropriate and required reports.
• 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.

• Exhibit knowledge of Kentucky assessments
• Possess leadership ability
• Experience working with students with varied learning styles.
• Provide evidence of ability to motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations
• Ability to budget
• Use time efficiently
• Prior experience of effective management of human, physical and fiscal resources
• Ability to plan effectively
• Must exhibit knowledge of current Kentucky assessment requirements and SBDM management and leadership ability
• Ability to motivate and work cooperatively with diverse populations, particularly with teachers, classified personnel, parents, and administrators.
• Good health, physical and mental stamina
• Ability to budget and use time efficiently
• Ability to effectively manage human, physical, and fiscal resources
• Ability to plan effectively.

• Master’s Degree
• Kentucky Certification as an Elementary School Principal
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience as an elementary school teacher with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities (preferred)

• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal
• Valid Teaching Certification (preferred)

• 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

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.