Kentucky Tech Center Principal​/SoKY ECCA Principal-Information

Clinton County Schools Districtwide - Albany, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5956903

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Clinton County School District is not accepting applications for this posting. 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 a secondary 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 of the 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. OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership 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 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.

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Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

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

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jerri Rowland , Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant
• Phone:
• Email:
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  Rowland.gov