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Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Albany, KYFull-time$6,653.33–8,382.75/moSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$6,653.33–8,382.75/mo
Location
Albany, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate Or EligibilityKentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate Or EligibilityKentucky Career And Technical Education CertificateKDE Vocational Technical School Administration CertificateVocational Or Secondary Principal's Certificate Within One Year

Job overview

The Southern KY Early College & Career Academy in Albany seeks a Kentucky Tech Center Principal to lead a secondary vocational education center serving students from Clinton County and surrounding communities. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-focused environment and support career and technical education. The center is part of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personnel ManagementProgram ManagementCurriculum Development

Qualifications

Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or EligibilityKentucky Secondary Principal's Certificate or EligibilityKentucky Career and Technical Education CertificateKDE Vocational Technical School Administration CertificateVocational or Secondary Principal's Certificate Within One Year

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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2605078

Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)

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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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

1273 KY Hwy 90 W, Suite 113

Albany, KY 42602 USA

Description

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.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide overall management and supervision of personnel, programs and curriculum development in a secondary vocational education center.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Benefits and Perks

  • 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) at 1-888-897-7781 orhttps://www.e-verify.gov/.

If you’re ready to join a team committed to empowering students to become postsecondary ready—this is the job for you. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jerri Rowland, Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605078 - Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)) or 502-564-3742.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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