Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Bardstown Independent School – Bardstown High School, Bardstown, Kentucky

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Job : 5792511

Final date to receive applications: Jul 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Assistant Principal

Basic Function:

Provide administrative service and technical assistance to staff as well as other stakeholders. Assist schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards‑based approach with a focus on narrowing the gap. This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and planning.

• Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties.
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.
• Implements and supports the goals determined by the district/schools’ comprehensive plan.
• Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources.
• Assists in program implementation and curriculum development.
• Assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive plans designed to meet individual schools’ student achievement needs.
• Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment.
• Models a variety of instructional strategies designed to be rigorous and mirror assessment.
• Assists in identifying professional development needs and developing long‑range professional development plans.
• Coaches and models research‑based instructional strategies.
• Mentors new teachers.
• Supervises staff as needed and required.
• Evaluates staff as needed and required.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• 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.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Perform the responsibilities as previously 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.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Valid Kentucky Certification as Principal.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Carrie Long, HR Assistant
• Central Office
• Phone:
• Email: carrie.longchools.us