Jefferson County Public Schools

Assistant Principal - Elementary

Jefferson County Public Schools  •  Onsite  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description


Internal Transfer Deadline: August 4, 2026

TITLE: Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Administrative Certificate endorses for the appropriate position
  2. Master's degree
  3. Four years of teaching experience


REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: All building personnel in conjunction with the Principal

JOB GOAL: To relieve the principal of such impediments as prevents him/her from fulfilling responsibility of promoting the educational well-being of each student in the school

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
  2. Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal
  3. Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary
  4. Assists in the supervision of instruction
  5. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the director of pupil personnel for investigative follow-up actions
  6. Proposes schedules of classes and extracurricular activities
  7. Assists in the preparation of student schedules
  8. Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget
  9. Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such material
  10. Cooperates in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
  11. Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services
  12. Serves with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
  13. Administers the student insurance program
  14. Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct
  15. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Days per fiscal year: 230 (High and Middle School) 220 (Elementary)
  • Salary Schedule: Salary and work year to be established by the Administrative Salary Index as approved by the Board of Education
  • FLSA Status: Exempt


EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by the principal

Jefferson County Public Schools

About Jefferson County Public Schools

— 30th largest school district in the U.S.

— 96,000+ students

— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers

Vision

All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.

Mission

To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments

Core Values

• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.

• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.

• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.

• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.

• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.

• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.

• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.

• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.

• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.

• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1829
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