Job Description
Position Title: Assistant Principal
Class Code: 1020
Responsible To: Principal
Basic Function: Instructional leadership and school management
Performance Responsibilities
- Instructional Leadership
- As delegated, 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 with areas of responsibility.
- Provide opportunities for each faculty and staff member to grow, develop, and experience success.
- Faculty & Staff Personnel Management
- Assist in managing faculty and staff in a manner which utilizes talent effectively, creating a positive school climate.
- When asked to assist, utilize the faculty selection process to identify the most competent candidates to be recommended for employment.
- When delegated the responsibility, observe the performance formative evaluation of certified and classified employees under the principal’s direction; if necessary, write prescription for improvement of performance.
- When delegated the responsibility, conduct summative evaluation within state and local board policies.
- Use state and board approved evaluation rubric when observing, evaluating, and conferencing with certified employees.
- When assigned, help develop appropriate faculty and staff personnel job expectations, descriptions, and procedures.
- Assist in developing a positive school climate by involving faculty and staff in decision‑making and problem‑solving and by building trust, respect, cohesiveness, and high morale.
- When asked to do so, accurately complete personnel records, and forward them to appropriate persons on a timely basis.
- Student Personnel Management
- Insure that student conduct/attendance/personal problems are handled effectively and reasonably positively.
- Provide an effective support system for students with learning and/or behavior problems, which leads to the development of a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
- Promotes optimum attendance of all students through a systematic program to reduce absenteeism.
- Manage student data through an accountable, confidential and efficient record‑keeping system; e.g., grants, attendance, test data, health reports, census files.
- Utilize the assistance of the district administration in providing resources and assistance in planning in‑school student services and in dealing with unique student needs.
- School Business & Resources Management
- Assist in operating the school efficiently and cost‑effectively by planning and managing, as directed, financial and material resources.
- Adhere to proper accounting procedures and instructional allocations.
- If directed by the principal, manage the textbook/instructional resources program as required by law. Plan effectively for selection, ordering, inventory, and student accountability, and carry out plans showing optimum use of instructional resources.
- Leadership in Public Relations
- Assist, as directed, in conducting a public relations program that builds positive support from all the publics comprising the school community.
- Send out communications that are written so intended audiences can understand the contents and that demonstrate competent writing, editing skills, etc.
- Receive information, formally and informally, about the needs and concerns of the various stakeholders and respond in a reasonable and fair manner.
- Support Services, Co‑Curricular Activities and Athletic Programs Management
- As directed, supervise support services, co‑curricular activities, and athletic programs to assure optimum contribution to the total program of the school.
- Under the principal’s direction, supervise maintenance of the school plant and grounds to keep them in good repair, safe, clean, and attractive.
- Assist the principal in supervising custodial services, food services/cafeteria and transportation to ensure proper student behavior and safety.
- Coordinate the development and conduct of co‑curricular and athletic programs to assure students are provided programs that meet their developmental needs.
- Personal Competencies
- Desire and model positive personal relationships with others and demonstrate strategies to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and central office personnel.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess and be sensitive to the thoughts, feelings, proposed actions, and actions from the viewpoint of staff, students, parents and central office personnel.
- Look for strengths of individual staff members, hold a positive perspective toward them, and plan ways to maintain a supportive group climate.
- Demonstrate communication skills that effectively convey information both orally and in writing; perceived as an effective listener.
- React to stressful situations in a calm and positive manner and have the necessary skills to bring parties together rather than polarize relationships.
- Demonstrate time‑management skills and accomplish required volume of work on time.
- Conduct self and administrative office in an organized and business‑like manner.
- Meet deadlines, tasks, and scheduled events on time and without frequent reminders.
- Exhibit assertiveness, as appropriate, in dealing with administrative responsibilities.
- Participate as part of the Fleming County Schools Leadership Team in a positive, helpful, and resourceful way.
- Compliance with Legal Structure
- Comply with all legal expectations communicated through federal and state laws, administrative procedures and regulations; and Fleming County Board of Education policies.
- Other
- Perform other duties as assigned by principal or superintendent.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Kentucky certification for school administration/principal
Terms of Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for certified personnel.
Job Requirements
Contact Information
- Kelly Acevedo, Principal
- Flemingsburg Elementary School
- Phone: 606-845-6601
- Email: kelly.acevedo@fleming.kyschools.us
Job Details
- Job ID: 5713001
- Application Deadline: Posted until filled
- Posted: Yesterday
- Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026