Ewing Elementary Principal Class Code: 1010

Principal – Class Code: 1010

Location: Ewing Elementary School, Ewing, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Responsible to: Superintendent

Basic Function: Effective instructional leadership and overall school management.

Instructional Leadership

Manage an instructional program where teaching & learning and continuous improvement are priorities.

• Develop a decision‑making and communication structure that assures effective planning, communication, and problem solving within areas of responsibility.
• Organize the school so that faculty and student assignments promote optimum use of talent, time, space, and resources.
• Delegate authority and responsibility to assistants, faculty, and staff so that each person’s talents and interests are utilized.
• Provide opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success.
• Promote program improvement through comprehensive management planning that includes goals, activities, and timelines in instruction and curriculum areas. Monitor the plans to ensure completion and achievement of goals.
• Plan professional learning programs that meet the needs of the faculty and the goals of the school district, fostering a positive attitude toward professional learning.

Faculty and Staff Personnel Management

• Utilize the faculty selection process to identify the most competent candidates for employment.
• Observe performance via formative evaluation of certified and classified employees; when necessary, write prescriptions for performance improvement.
• Conduct summative evaluation per state and local board policies.
• Use board‑approved models and processes when observing, evaluating, and conferencing with certified employees.
• Develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, job descriptions, and regulations.
• Communicate positive performance expectations clearly and monitor each employee’s performance to keep staff on‑task and build good interpersonal relationships.
• Develop a positive school climate by involving faculty and staff in decision making and problem solving, building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.
• Accurately complete all personnel records and reports, forwarding them to appropriate persons on time.

Student Personnel Management

• Provide an effective support system for students with learning and behavior problems, leading to desired behavior (positive attitude toward school and faculty).
• Promote optimum attendance by implementing a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
• Provide a student advocacy program involving all faculty; supply a specialized guidance counselor education program to meet individual developmental needs.
• Manage student data through an accountable, confidential, and efficient records‑keeping system (grades, attendance, test data, health records, census files).
• Provide formalized communication channels for students that involve them in appropriate classroom and school decisions.
• Utilize district resources to plan in‑school student services and address special student needs.
• Manage a comprehensive testing program; communicate results with students, staff, and parents, using data to improve instructional programs and student services.

School Business and Resources Management

• Adhere to proper accounting procedures and/or instructional resource allocation.
• Manage the textbook program or instructional resource allocation as required by law, planning selection, ordering, inventory, and student accountability.
• Manage requisition, use, and maintenance of furniture, media, equipment, and other building items efficiently; report maintenance and repairs appropriately.

Leadership in Public Relations

• Promote a comprehensive public relations program through an annual written plan showing goals, activities, and timelines.
• Evaluate the plan’s success to ensure goals are realistic and that positive support from stakeholders is increasing.
• Send clear communications that are easily understood by intended audiences, written with competent writing and editing skills.
• Receive information about stakeholder needs and concerns, responding fairly and reasonably.

Management of Support Services, Co‑Curricular Activities, and Athletic Programs

• Supervise the maintenance of school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive.
• Supervise custodians; ensure efficient time use, quality work, and compliance with job description.
• Supervise the food service program; ensure cafeteria staff use time efficiently and perform their duties.
• Supervise transportation program in partnership with the Director of Transportation to maintain safety.
• Coordinate the development and conduct of co‑curricular and athletic programs to meet developmental needs.
• Supervise the library media center, clarifying librarian and teacher roles in teaching library, research, study, and reading skills.

Personal Competencies

• Model positive relationships and use strategies to build them with staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the thoughts and feelings of stakeholders, using insight in decision making.
• Identify strengths in staff, maintain a positive perspective, and plan supportive group climates.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written; be perceived as an effective listener.
• Remain calm and positive during stressful situations, bringing parties together rather than polarizing.
• Manage time to accomplish required volume of work.
• Maintain organized administrative offices.
• Meet deadlines, tasks, and events on time without frequent reminders.
• Exhibit appropriate assertiveness in administrative responsibilities.
• Participate as part of the Fleming County Schools Leadership Team in a positive, helpful, and resourceful manner.

Compliance with the Legal Structure

Comply with all legal expectations communicated via federal and state laws, administrative procedures and regulations, and Fleming County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky certification for school principal.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated per board policy for certified personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.