Kentucky Tech Center Principal; -OCTE

Final date to receive applications: 10/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605078

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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Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

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

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) operates 50 Area Technology 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 are shaping the future by preparing Kentucky's students for the careers of tomorrow, collaborating closely with business 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 the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. KDE supports the ATCs through guidance, resources, and oversight as part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student in Kentucky’s P-12 public education system.

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

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The Southern KY Early College & Career Academy in Albany, KY is looking for a Kentucky Tech Center Principal who 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-focused environment and will proudly serve students from Clinton County and surrounding communities.

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

• 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 Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System.

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

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with 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) ator https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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!

EDUCATION: Applicants must hold one of the following:
Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or Kentucky statement of…