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Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)

@ Commonwealth of Kentucky
Glasgow, Kentucky, United States
$76k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervising personnel, managing programs, developing curriculum
Requirements Summary:Requires Kentucky Vocational Principal's Certificate or related certification; experience in administration/leadership in a technical education setting.
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Connecting People to Purpose




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5/8/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




26-01966


Kentucky Tech Center Principal (156-OCTE)




Salary


$75,721.00 Annually




Employment Type


EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | TECH ED-STANDARD | 37.5 HR/WK





Hiring Agency


Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education




Location


491 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141 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.



This position is advertised as part of KRS Chapter 156 OCTE for employment through the Office of Career and Technical Education.
It is not subject to the provisions of KRS 18A for classified or unclassified service



KDE 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 Barren County Area Technology Center in Glasgow, 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 Barren County, Caverna Independent, Glasgow Independent, Hart
County and Metcalfe County.



Benefits and Perks

  • Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Optional insurance (dental/vision)
  • Life insurance
  • State retirement system and deferred compensation options
  • Paid leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Deferred Compensation/Free financial planning program
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee resource and recognition programs
  • Employee wellness programs


Responsibilities include:

  • Provide overall management and supervision of personnel, programs and curriculum development in a
    secondary vocational education center.
  • Perform other duties as required.


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.



NOTE: BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, applicants must complete an application via Personnel Cabinet’s official
website, meet the minimum requirements for the position, and applicants must also self-nominate themselves for
the position using this link: Personnel Cabinet.



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 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify



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 Michael Miller, Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant at [email protected] or 502-564-4286.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




Personnel Cabinet