Elementary Principal (26-27 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Principal is responsible for all aspects of the school, emphasizing student achievement as the primary goal. This role involves maintaining high expectations for students and staff, effective communication, and establishing building priorities and goals. The principal oversees the development and implementation of high-quality assessments, assists in interpreting assessment data for instructional decisions, and manages technology-based assessment systems. Additionally, the principal directs and evaluates the curricular program, recommends staffing, supervises and evaluates teaching and support staff, and oversees the operation and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. This position ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies, holds responsibility for student welfare during school hours, supervises extracurricular activities, and attends school events. The role requires prompt attendance, positive professional relationships, and emotional control under stress, adhering to all statutes, policies, and regulations. Other duties as assigned may be part of the role.

Requirements

Must meet AR licensure requirements
Master’s Degree required
Administrative experience required
Relevant experience as a classroom teacher required
Effective leadership skills and experiences
Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration
Comprehensive knowledge of the school district’s strategic plan
Comprehensive knowledge of the school district’s procedures and organization
Comprehensive knowledge of school personnel and human capital management
Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor and assess new and/or current school-based programs
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with community stakeholders, administrators, teachers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

Responsibilities

Instructional leader of the building and assumes responsibility for all aspects of the school
Emphasizes student achievement as the primary goal and strives to meet the desired student achievement results or performance indicators
Maintains high expectations and motivation for all students and staff to engage in continuous learning and development
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Establishes and clearly communicates building priorities, short and long goals, and objectives
Knows and applies policies, procedures, laws and regulations enacted by district, state, and federal authorities
Communicates and demonstrates interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and community members to maintain a collaborative culture of excellence
Oversees the development and implementation of high quality assessments to meet state requirements and track student progress on state standards
Develops and administers the district’s assessment program
Assists teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment and evaluation information in making programmatic and instructional decisions
Manages and supports technology-based assessment systems
Directs, supervises and evaluates the curricular program of the school
Recommend staffing assignments
Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff
Supervise the operation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds in cooperation with the Facility Operations department.
Ensure all certified and classified staff are in compliance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations
Holds the responsibility for the welfare of all students during school hours
Supervise extracurricular activities of the school and coordinates activities with other schools in the district
Attend various school events
Maintains prompt and regular attendance and demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintain emotional control under stress
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned