Job Description

Reports To: Superintendent or Designee
Salary Range: Competitive (Signing Bonus and Retention Bonus Possible) Overview 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 enforcing school and district policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Leader

• Develops and implements a shared mission and vision for the school.
• Supervises the building staff and programs to ensure increased student achievement.
• Is 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 adjust in the implementation of curriculum and instruction, using a variety of strategies and sources to assess student needs and performance.
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of programs.
• Coordinates professional development for staff according to identified needs, emphasizing content standards and instructional pedagogy.
• Holds staff accountable for high standards and positive expectations for student achievement.
• Oversee the coordination of state assessments.

Organizational Leader

• Maintains and monitors a safe, secure and orderly school environment that enhances teaching and learning in a collegial, positive, and nurturing climate.
• Works with Central Office personnel to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school.
• Assigns teachers to classrooms and students to classes.
• Communicates effectively.
• Works collaboratively with district administration to implement district initiatives.
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of staff.
• Oversees general supervision of staff and students, including supervision of extra-curricular activities.
• Stays current on legal/financial developments, educational legislative reforms, and district policies.
• Prepares the school budget; maintains fiscal responsibility in budgeting/purchasing.
• Works with auxiliary services (SpEd, ESL, etc.) to provide services to students and ensure effective functioning of the facilities.
• Uses technology to enhance administrative and management practices.

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 may be assigned Qualification Requirements

• Must have previous Principal or Assistant Principal experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience leading adults.
• Must have experience with Alternative Learning Environments or experience with Academies.
• Must be eligible for Arkansas certification.

Deadline: When position is filled The Forrest City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forrest City, AR 72335: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master\'s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Education Administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance