Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Albany (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) seeks a Kentucky Tech Center Principal to lead a regional Area Technology Center, oversee personnel, programs, and curriculum development, and partner with districts, industry, and communities. Albany-based role serving Clinton County and nearby communities.

The role emphasizes school leadership, compliance with education standards, and collaboration to shape CTE pathways and student outcomes within KDE’s

Qualifications

• Education requirements include Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or Kentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate or Kentucky Certificate for Career & Technical Education; or equivalent Kentucky certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and supervision of personnel, programs and curriculum development in a secondary vocational education center.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate

Kentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate

Kentucky Certificate for Career & Technical Education

Kentucky Department of Education Vocational Technical School Certificate in Administration, Supervision, and Coordination

Job description

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Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)

Salary: $6,653.33 - $8,382.75 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | TECH ED-STANDARD | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

1273 KY Hwy 90 W, Suite 113
Albany, KY 42602 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) operates 50 AreaTechnology Centers (ATCs) which serve 115 local feeder districts. A state Area Technology Center (ATC) is asecondary state operated school facility dedicated to the primary purpose of offering state approved four (4)-course Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways within CTE program areas identified by the OCTE. We areshaping the future by preparing Kentucky's students for the careers of tomorrow, collaborating closely withbusiness and industry partners to do so. Explore the endless possibilities within our dynamic CTE community!

The Area Technology Centers under the Office of Career and Technical Education are organizationally part ofthe Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), a service agency within the Commonwealth of Kentucky under theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. KDE supports the ATCs through guidance, resources, and oversightas part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student in Kentucky’s P-12 public education system.

OUR MISSION:

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The Southern KY Early College & Career Academy in Albany, KY is looking for a Kentucky Tech Center Principalwho is dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and student-focusedenvironment and will proudly serve students from Clinton County and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall management and supervision of personnel, programs and curriculum development in a secondary vocational education center.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

Salary: Dependent upon rank and experience

In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the KentuckyTeachers’ Retirement System.

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test andbackground check.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If you’re ready to join a team committed to empowering students to become postsecondary ready—this is the jobfor you. We look forward to receiving your application!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Applicants must hold one of the following: Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or Kentuckystatement of Eligibility for Vocational Principal;ORKentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate or Kentucky Statement of Eligibility for Secondary Principal, or avalid Kentucky Certificate for Career & Technical Education;ORKentucky Department of Education Vocational Technical School Certificate in Administration, Supervision, andCoordination (issued prior to 1988)ORHas completed all coursework requirements and will receive a Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or aKentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate within one year of initial hire date.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jerri Rowland, Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant at [e-mail] or 502-564-3742.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D