'25-'26 Principal at Crittenden Mt. Zion Elementary

The Grant County School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

Principal at Crittenden Mt. Zion Elementary School

for the 2025-2026 academic school year. This is a 240 day per year position.

Qualifications:

• shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Reports To:

Superintendent

Terms of Employment:

Days of Employment - 240 days

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district’s Certified Salary Schedule

Physical Qualifications:

• shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

Job Goal:

• Charged with ensuring the school is focused on student improvement and in administering the school in a manner consistent with the district’s and principal’s belief, philosophy, policies, procedures and directives.

Professional Responsibilities

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  General Duties:

• shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s
• genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the
• community.
• shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• shall react positively to directives.
• shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators,

• principals and staff.
• shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
• shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

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  Specific Duties:

• ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
• developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
• helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
• meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
• encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
• meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
• enforcing discipline when necessary
• providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential