Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative

Job Title:Interim Principal for Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD)

Qualifications:The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) in Danville, Kentucky (Boyle County) has an urgent need for an Interim KSD Principal.Under the administrative direction of the State Schools Supervisor, the Interim Principal will provide instructional leadership, manage and supervise instructional services which incorporate all modalities of communication for P-12.This includes instructional program and curriculum development and implementation for deaf and hard of hearing students, and assignment of students, staff, instructional facilities, and equipment in alignment with the expectation of the Kentucky Board of Education. Proper certification is required and prior relevant experience in school leadership and experience at the district level is strongly preferred.

Reports:State Schools Supervisor

Responsibilities:General responsibilities include the following:

  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of all certified and non-certified staff.
  • Coordinate instructional and curriculum development activities and coordinate school activities with related agencies such as colleges and universities (teacher training programs); career and technical education and vocational rehabilitation.
  • Oversee the student development program staff in program development and implementation.
  • Coordinate extra-curricular programs and extended classroom instruction in cooperation with appropriate staff.
  • Assist in training of instructional staff.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures.
  • Participate in budget development and submit reports.
  • Attend school meetings and other meetings, special events, and school-sponsored programs representing the school, work with parents/families, community groups and other education partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Compensation based on SESC salary schedule or Daily Wage Threshold for KTRS retirees. It is anticipated that this is an interim position through June 30, 2014, though it may be extended upon request of the KDE and approval by the SESC Board and execution of appropriate paperwork beyond that period.

Evaluation: Evaluation will be performed as required by KDE.

To apply: Posting requirement will be waived and starting date will be as soon as possible. Send

letter of application, resume, copy of Kentucky certification and at least three references to:

Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative

Attn: Interim Principal for KSD

P.O. Box 1777

Richmond, KY 40476-1777

or email

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