Superintendent, Management

Superintendent

West Side School District High School - Greers Ferry, Arkansas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jul 1, 2027

SUPERINTENDENT

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Reports to:

Board of Directors

Campus:
District-wide

Wage:
Negotiated

Length of

Contract:

240 days

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The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer and educational leader of the school district and is responsible for the effective administration and operation of all district programs, personnel, facilities, and resources. The Superintendent provides leadership in developing and implementing the district's vision, goals, and priorities; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Board policies; promotes high levels of student achievement;

and maintains effective relationships with the Board of Education, employees, students, families, and community. The Superintendent is accountable to the Board of Education for the overall performance and operation of the district.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university required; advanced degree preferred.

Valid Arkansas superintendent/administrator license or eligibility for appropriate licensure as required by the Arkansas Department of Education.

• Successful experience in educational leadership and administration.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and effective educational practices.
• Knowledge of school finance, budgeting, personnel management, school law, policy, and district operations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, develop, and hold personnel accountable.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Education, staff, students, families, community members, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, manage conflict, and make sound decisions in the best interest of students and the district.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical leadership.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Three years of administrative experience

The Superintendent will be evaluated annually by the board of directors.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the school district in accordance with the district's mission, vision, goals, and priorities.
• Serve as the chief executive officer of the district and implement policies and directives established by the Board of Education.
• Advise and make recommendations to the Board regarding district programs, personnel, operations, finances, policies, facilities, and other matters requiring Board consideration.
• Keep the Board informed regarding significant district issues, needs, accomplishments, and concerns.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of Board meeting agendas and supporting materials in collaboration with the Board President and in accordance with district procedures.
• Attend Board meetings and provide information necessary for informed decision-making.
• Implement and monitor actions approved by the Board.
• Assist the Board in long-range planning and establishment of district priorities.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all members of the Board while recognizing the Board acts as a governing body.

• Provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of district instructional programs.
• Promote high expectations for student learning and achievement.
• Ensure curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention practices are aligned with state standards and district goals.
• Monitor student achievement data and other indicators of school performance.
• Work with administrators and instructional staff to identify areas requiring improvement and develop appropriate strategies.
• Support effective professional learning communities, collaboration, and data-informed instructional practices.
• Promote innovative programs and learning opportunities that meet the academic, career, social, and developmental needs of students.
• Ensure appropriate services are provided for students with diverse learning needs.

• Provide leadership for the recruitment, selection, assignment, development, supervision, and retention of qualified personnel.
• Directly supervise and evaluate district administrators and other personnel assigned to the Superintendent.
• Establish clear performance expectations for administrators and ensure appropriate accountability and follow-through.
• Ensure building administrators effectively supervise and hold…