Middle School Principal

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, June 1, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Immediate Supervisor:
Superintendent

Job Qualifications:

School Principal Certification

• Communicate directly with the superintendent for the organization, administration, and supervision within the school.
• Evaluate all teachers, school counselors, media specialists, and classified employees in the building.
• Responsible for the health and welfare of students, teachers, and classified personnel.
• Responsible for identifying storm safe zones within the building and conducting fire drills, earthquake drills, tornado drills, lockdown drills, and shelter in place drills as required by Kentucky state law.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, supervisor of instruction, and administrative staff.
• Establish a school climate that supports positive behaviors and order in the school building.
• Create and develop general school wide rules and procedures.
• Responsible for student supervision in the cafeteria.
• Review teachers’ lesson plans, unit plans, and other instructional requirements to ensure that the Kentucky State Standards are being taught.
• Keep informed on rules, policies, and regulations of the board of education.
• Responsible for the internal accounts of the school and for making a monthly and yearly financial report to the superintendent.
• Work with teachers and guidance counselors concerning classification, promotion, and retention of students within the school.
• Responsible for all athletics in the school.
• Ensure that permanent scholastic and health records are kept on each student while preserving the right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Serve as chairman of the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) as needed.
• Serve as chairman of the School Based Decision-Making Council (SBDM).
• Establish and maintain relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for the overall school objectives.
• Promote school activities as well as accomplishments through communication with stakeholders, including the use of social media and other digital means.
• Supervise all academic and non-academic activities placed under their jurisdiction.
• Keep the superintendent informed of the school’s activities.
• Responsible for developing, revising, and carrying out the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Responsible for being an instructional leader of the school. This includes being an active learner, guiding, and implementing professional learning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superintendent.

Lyon County Board of Education
217 Jenkins Road
Eddyville, KY 42038

shanda.meltonchools.us