REPORTS TO: Director of Secondary Education 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 240 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.          

BEGINNING: July, 2022

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Oversees the development and implementation of high quality local assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards.
• Develops and administers the district’s assessment program.
• Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.
• Develops and administers policies regarding discipline, conduct, and attendance. 
• Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents.
• Collaborates with other District personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs.
• Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
• Develops procedures designed to enhance the safety of students and staff and to promote the security of property and equipment.
• Maintains an effective and safe school environment.
• Ability to implement emergency evacuations and lock-downs effectively.
• Manages curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.
• Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Preparation of appropriate handbooks.
• Mentors staff.
• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the building.
• Designs and implementations new programs, based on current research based practices, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students.
• Supervises and evaluates certified and classified personnel.
• Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district. 
• Assists in supervision of special events.
• Holds the responsibility for the welfare of all students during school hours.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds in cooperation with the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the District Administrator.

 OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Team building.
• Planning and organization.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. 
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or  the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

See Certified Staff Salary Schedule   

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QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meet Arkansas Teaching/Administrator Licensure requirements.
• Effective leadership skills and experiences.
• Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development.