School Culture and Academic Achievement Specialist

School Culture and Academic Achievement Specialist

Location: Little Rock School District CENTRAL SR HIGH SCHOOL – Little Rock, Arkansas

Position Type: Full-Time

• Job : 5819301
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Contract Length: Ten one-half (10.50) months (210 days)
• Salary: 807 Grade 23, plus benefits package
• FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB GOAL:

Under the direction of the school Principal, the School Culture, Operations & Academic Achievement Specialist serves as a dual‑focused school‑based leader responsible for building and sustaining operational systems, safety structures, and cultural conditions, and for driving data‑informed academic intervention and instructional support systems to accelerate student achievement and post‑secondary readiness.

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, School Administration, or related field preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Arkansas Administrative Certification or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a secondary school setting, including instruction, operations, or student support.
• Knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across behavioral and academic domains.
• Experience analyzing multiple data streams (ACT, ATLAS, interim assessments, discipline, attendance) and translating findings into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based literacy and mathematics intervention models, HQIM alignment, and Arkansas LEARNS Act requirements.
• Experience managing or supervising classified staff (custodial, security, clerical) preferred.
• Working knowledge of IEP, 504, and ELL processes related to instructional planning, progress monitoring, and student support.
• Proficiency with school data and instructional platforms (e.g., School Kit, ATLAS, Schoology).
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with ability to lead adult learning and manage operational systems simultaneously.

A. School Culture & Climate

• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the school's culture and climate framework, including PBIS, restorative practices, and school‑wide behavioral expectations.
• Coordinate Tier I universal behavioral supports and monitor consistent application of norms, routines, and procedures across all spaces.
• Partner with counselors, the Student Hearing Office, and administrators to implement Tier II and Tier III behavioral interventions, including BIPs and alternative placement referrals.
• Analyze discipline and climate data—suspension rates, referral patterns, attendance trends—to identify disparities and inform equity‑focused action.
• Facilitate restorative circles, student conferences, and family re‑entry meetings to support reintegration and community repair.
• Design and implement student and staff incentive programs that reinforce positive behavior, attendance, and culture goals.

B. Daily School Operations & Safety

• Coordinate and oversee all daily operational logistics, including morning arrival, lunch, dismissal, and bus loading/unloading.
• Develop, publish, and monitor duty assignments for morning, lunch, afternoon, and after‑school coverage; ensure appropriate staffing.
• Maintain and execute a school‑level visibility plan with consistent administrator and staff presence in hallways, common areas, and transition points.
• Plan and conduct all required safety drills—fire, tornado, lockdown, evacuation—on schedule; maintain accurate documentation and facilitate post‑drill debriefs.
• Monitor building cleanliness through regular walkthroughs; ensure the physical environment reflects school pride and belonging.
• Serve as the school's primary coordinator for building maintenance requests, facility concerns, and space utilization.

C. Supervision of Classified Support Staff

• Provide direct supervision of custodial staff, including duty assignments, performance monitoring, and coordination with district facilities.
• Supervise security personnel to ensure consistent enforcement of safety protocols, visitor…