Principal, Huntsville High School

Principal, Huntsville High School

Location:

Huntsville, Arkansas

Job : 5730302

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Title: Building Principal

Reports To: Assistant 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.

• 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.
  • Oversees 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

• Master’s degree; five years of teaching experience.
• Valid Building Administrator license at the appropriate level.

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