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Application Timeframe
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From December to February ads appear in our online JOBLIST. Typically, by early-to-mid February candidates apply by submitting a letter of interest for each level applied for (elementary, middle, high), resume, list of six references, and copy of the Kentucky principal certification. Additionally, candidates complete a JCPS online application.
Each year a required briefing is held to explain the application process for all new candidates. The briefing is offered several times in December through January and dates are posted on the JOBLIST.
Candidates may apply outside of the traditional application period. They will be contacted when the next principal screening activity is held.
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Requirements for Hiring
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Additionally to be hired in JCPS, candidates need to provide (a) a copy of a Kentucky certificate in K-12 principal or for principal at the grade level applied for and (b) official transcripts from all universities where credits/ degrees are held. Candidates also will complete a TB test, criminal records check, and the JCPS screening process prior to hiring.
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What if a candidate is not Kentucky certified?
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Out-of-state applicants who hold a valid principal certificate should contact the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board at 1-888-598-7667. Applicants will need to have transcripts sent to EPSB and will need to complete a "TC-1 Form" from EPSB to apply for certification. Additional information is available from the EPSB.
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How does a candidate’s prior experience count in salary calculations?
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Candidates need to get an "Experience Verification Form" from the HR Department to be filled out by the prior district. Salary calculation would be based on up to 20 years experience as a teacher and up to 10 years as an administrator.
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What is involved in the principal applicant screening?
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Near the beginning of March, all principal applicants complete a half-day of problem-solving exercises using in-basket materials along with a writing and technology assessment and an on-demand instructional leadership writing prompt. Finally, they also complete a series of interviews with members of the Superintendent's Slate Committee. Scores are generated from the assessments and are mailed to candidates in April. Individual conferences are held, as requested, to discuss growth areas with candidates.
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How does a principal get hired?
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Candidates for principal are considered for slates to be provided to SBDM Councils each time a principal opening is announced and advertised. The Superintendent releases the slates to school councils who hire as outlined in their principal selection policies. The Director of Administrator Recruitment notifies candidates of job offers.
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Once offered a position, what happens?
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New hires set a time to meet with Denise Perry, Secretary, to complete hiring paperwork. New hires need to bring two forms of identification, a Social Security card, official copies of transcripts and the "Experience Verification Form" (if available at the time of hiring). Any missing documents must be delivered to the office within two weeks of hiring. Once hired, the candidate will receive paperwork in the mail to verify hiring and salary.
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What support is available to new principals?
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Principals participate in a required three-hour JCPS Employee Orientation to hear an explanation of district procedures and employment information. Further, new principals participate in the New Principal Induction Program and monthly principal professional development.
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Principals must earn 21 professional development leadership hours over a one-year cycle as specified under the Educational Instructional Leadership Act (EILA). Principals must earn an additional 24 hours of district-approved or school-based professional development per year.
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What is the contract length?
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Typically, high school principals work 260 days and middle school and elementary principals work 220 days.
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