Job Description:

Responsible for providing leadership to promote expectations for high-level performance from staff and students directing the implementation of district policies, instructional programs, and manage the operation of all campus activities as well as providing for the overall well being of the students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.

Monitor and support instructional activities, participate in a provide staff development, and have knowledge of curriculum and standards.

Evaluate the instructional practices of teachers, support them in their professional growth, and work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.

Communicate the vision and mission of the school to all stakeholders, be and active listener, maintain cooperative professional relationships, provide opportunities for two way communication between district office, staff, students, parents, and community.

Monitor and maintain consistent standard for student behavior. Provide activities to involve students in all aspects of school life, monitor attendance, and maintain guidance, health, and food services for students.

Provide leadership and management of faculty and staff. Recruit, hire, and train all staff members, develop and lead a School Improvement Team, motivate, and provide a positive work environment.

Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, and dismissal.

Develop a master schedule and oversee/coordinate scheduling processes.

Supervise the maintenance of all facilities and equipment to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Identify and plan for future facility needs, develop procedures for transportation, building safety, and emergencies.

Develop budgets based upon documented program needs, implement programs within budget limits, and maintain fiscal control.

Work to increase student performance on formative, interim, and summative assessments.

Use multiple forms of data to promote school improvement.

Direct and manage extracurricular programs.

Coordinate community activities and involvement.

Develop, maintain, and utilize appropriate information systems and records to accomplish the school’s mission, vision, and overall school improvement efforts.

Establish and maintain an effective learning environment.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Arkansas Teaching Certificate, State Principal Certification, Graduate degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.