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Mercer County

Middle School Principal Deadline to apply is August 24, 2026

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Harrodsburg, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.

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Organization Details Organization Information Mercer County Schools, located in historic Harrodsburg—the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains—offers a dynamic learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential. Our schools strive to prepare students to excel in a global society by providing rigorous education in academics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities. Organization Website http://www.mercer.kyschools.us/ Organization Address 530 Perryville Rd Harrodsburg, KY 40330 Job Details Vacancy

ID 20262027 - 01433

Position Category School Principal Title Middle School Principal Deadline to apply is August 24, 2026

Description Overview of Responsibilities:

The principal is responsible for providing the leadership that will insure an appropriate and quality education for all students in the school to which he/she is assigned. Carries out adopted policies of the Mercer County BOE and directives of the Superintendent of Schools. Performs as the school's chief executive person and serves as the leadership for an effectively operated school. Performs as an evaluator to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the school program and school staff. Takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies and to monitor changes. Provides for short and long range planning. Develops effective staffing procedures and provides sound financial management. Initiates and participates in an effective community relations programs. Provides for an ongoing review and evaluation of the schools curriculum and programs. Develops and monitors the school's improvement plan. Involves staff in aligning the Kentucky Core Content. I Comments mercer.kyschools.us Mercer County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Start Date 08/21/2026 Posted Date 08/11/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Organization Mercer County Sub Organization(s) Kenneth D. King Middle School Subject Area(s) None Contact(s) Chantal Joyce (859) 733-7000 chantal.joyce@mercer.kyschools.us Jason Booher (859) 733-7000 jason.booher@mercer.kyschools.us