Assistant Principal @ WCMS

Wayne County Middle School; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Middle School in Monticello, KY seeks an Assistant Principal to support instructional leadership and school improvement. You will assist the principal with supervision, curriculum implementation, assessment and planning to raise student achievement.

Qualifications include Kentucky Principal Certification, 3 years teaching experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role reports to the Principal and involves mentoring staff and maintaining a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Master degree preferred.
• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal.
• Three years teaching experience with evidence of administrative potential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and communicates to students and staff a high academic expectation.
• Assists with staff and student supervision.
• Administers student disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently.
• Leads and supports staff in data gathering, organization and evaluation.
• Develops and implements instructional goals and educational initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional trends

Oral and written communication

Proficient computer usage

Data gathering and evaluation

Education

Master degree preferred

Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

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Assistant Principal @ WCMS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929998

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Kentucky CertificationinInstructional Leadership/ Principal
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated evidence of and potential for success in administrative/supervisory responsibilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques.

REPORTS TO: Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to students, staff and parents. Assist the principal with supervision of staff and students and assist in planning and implementing highly effective instruction, curriculum, assessment and planning.

Representative Duties:

Maintains and communicates to students and staff a high academic expectation.

Assists with staff and student supervision.

Administers student disciplinary procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

Leads and supports staff in data gathering, organization and evaluation.

Implements and supports the goals determined by the district and/or school.

Works collaboratively with staff to successfully develop instructional goals and educational initiatives.

Works collaboratively with staff to successfully establish and maintain a positive school climate.

Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet school and student achievement needs.

Demonstrate and support staff with identifying and implementing varied instructional strategies.

Supervises and evaluates staff as required.

Mentors new teachers.

Maintains regular attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Proficient computer usage and data entry.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Perform the responsibilities as outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work proficiently with a variety of technology tools.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

Physical Demands:

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and other Requirements:

Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Melissa Gossage , HR Director
• Central Office
• Monticello, Kentucky 42633
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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