School Principal jobs in Arkansas

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Principal
  • Huntsville School District
  • Huntsville, AR FULL_TIME
  • Huntsville School District
    Job Description

     

    Job Title: Principal

    Reports To: Superintendent

    Contracted Days: 240

     

    Job Summary: Promotes the school and district mission and vision by providing instructional leadership to staff including curriculum implementation and professional development; by ensuring the welfare of students and staff in a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere; by providing discipline as necessary; and by enforcing school and district policies.

     

    Essential Duties:

    • Instructional Leader:

      • Develops and implements a shared mission and vision for the school
      • Supervises the building staff and programs to ensure increased student achievement.
      • Stays current on trends and effective instructional practices, and shares best practices with staff, utilizing research-based practice to improve student achievement and providing support for promising innovative practices.
      • Analyzes student achievement data and works with staff to make adjustments in the implementation of curriculum and instruction, using a variety of strategies and sources to assess student needs and performance.
      • Evaluates the performance and effectiveness of programs.
      • Coordinates professional development for staff according to identified needs, emphasizing content standards and instructional improvement.
      • Holds staff accountable for high standards and positive expectations for student achievement.
      • Oversee the coordination of state assessments.
      • Utilizes technology to enhance instructional practices.
    • Organizational Leader:

      • Maintains and monitors a safe, secure, and orderly school environment that enhances teaching and learning in a collegial, positive, and nurturing climate.

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        Works with Central Office personnel to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school.
      • Involves stakeholders in decision-making, seeking buy-in, and managing conflict in the change process.
      • Assigns teachers to classrooms and students to classes.
      • Communicates effectively.
      • Works collaboratively with district administration to implement district initiatives.
      • Uses technology to enhance organizational practices.
    • Administrative and Management Leader:

      • Utilizes best practices to select an effective and successful staff.

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        Evaluates the performance and effectiveness of staff.
      • Oversees general supervision of staff and students, including supervision of extra-curricular activities.
      • Implements local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
      • Stays current on legal/financial developments, educational legislative reforms, and district policies.
      • Prepares the school budget; maintains fiscal responsibility in budgeting/purchasing.
      • Establishes priorities for educational materials to meet the needs of students and teachers with allowable anticipated funds.
      • Works with auxiliary services (SpEd, ESOL, School Services, etc.) to provide services to students and ensure the effective functioning of the facilities.
      • Uses technology to enhance administrative and management practices.
    • Human Relations Leader:

      • Maintains positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.

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        Respects diversity among individuals and groups within the school community.
      • Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.
      • Interacts with students and staff in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level.
    • Professional Growth Leader:

      • Models, teaches, coaches, and supports best practices to improve instruction.
      • Identifies areas for improvement based on evaluation of staff and programs.
      • Models ethical standards.
      • Provides leadership by enhancing his/her own professional development.
      • Develops the capacity of all staff through mentoring and professional development.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications: 

    • Master’s degree; five years of teaching experience.

    • Valid Building Administrator license at the appropriate level.

    Physical Demands: 

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

     

    Work Environment: 

     

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

     

    The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

     

    Other: 

     

    Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

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High School Principal
  • Crossett School District
  • Crossett, AR FULL_TIME
  • https://crossettschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=210
  • 18 Days Ago

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High School Assistant Principal
  • Lonoke Public School District
  • Lonoke, AR FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Collaboratively develop and implement a shared vision and mission Collect and use data to identify goals. Assess organizational eff...
  • 22 Days Ago

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High School Principal
  • Huntsville School District
  • Huntsville, AR FULL_TIME
  • Huntsville School District Job Description Job Title: Principal Reports To: Superintendent Contracted Days: 240 Job Summary: Promotes the school and district mission and vision by providing instructio...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Sequoyah Elementary School Principal
  • Russellville School District
  • Russellville, AR FULL_TIME
  • The Russellville School District is seeking qualified candidates for the Sequoyah Elementary School Principal position. Applicants must have previous administrative experience and a valid Arkansas tea...
  • 12 Days Ago

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High School Principal
  • Viola School District
  • Viola, AR FULL_TIME
  • 7-12 High School Principal with the various responsibilities that accompany the position. Send resumes to : John May, Superintendent PO Box 380 Viola, AR 72583 john.may@violalonghorns.org
  • 15 Days Ago

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Elementary School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • OUR SCHOOL Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • INVICTUS ACADEMY OF RICHMOND OUR MISSION Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • ReGeneration Schools
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • We are seeking a dynamic Principal for the 2024-2025 school year who will inspire our staff and students to exceptional ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Ascend Schools
  • New York, NY
  • Overview Ascend principals are the academic and culture leaders of our schools. They create school-wide visions, drive e...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Camden, NJ
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Westchester Day School
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Westchester Day School - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Principal of Westch...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Arkansas (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/ AR-kən-saw)[c] is a state in the southern region of the United States, home to over 3 million people as of 2018. Its name is of Siouan derivation from the language of the Osage denoting their related kin, the Quapaw Indians. The state's diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. Arkansas is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd...
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Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$94,960 to $120,942

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