Elementary Assistant Principal - Hartstern Elementary School (2026-2027) Start time 9:40 am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY seeks an Elementary Assistant Principal for Hartstern Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Start time 9:40 am, Salary range $71,506.65–$119,866.38, 215 days, 8 hours. Position reviews prior to deadline with waiver consideration.

Requires Master’s with KY Principal certification and 3 years teaching experience. Preferred applicants will guide instruction, supervise staff, and uphold pupil welfare with strong school community relations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision – Principal Certification.
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate instructional programs and staff.
• Maintain pupil welfare and desirable school community relations.
• Develop and enforce building rules, regulations, and procedures consistent with system policies.

Education

Master's Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision - Principal Certification

Job description

Elementary Assistant Principal - Hartstern Elementary School (2026-2027) Start time 9:40 am JobID: 40886

• Position Type: School-Based Administrators/ Elementary School Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: HARTSTERN ELEMENTARY
• Closing Date: 09/27/2026

Note to new and existing Administrators - Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 1 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met. Please find the complete JCASA Agreement, attached.

Please note, if the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary Counselor 195 to Middle/High School Counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/Elementary School AP grade 11 to High School AP grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities.

TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG TEACHER IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING.

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedules / Grade: IV / 11

Work Schedule: 215 Days / 8 Hours

Estimated New Hire Annual Salary Range:$71,506.65- $119,866.38

**Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Elementary School Assistant Principal, under the direction of and as assigned by the Principal, directs, supervises, and evaluates the instructional programs and the work of all assigned personnel, maintains pupil welfare and desirable school community relations, and develops and executes building rules, regulations, and procedures consistent with general policies of system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment - Principal Certification
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience

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**Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.**

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