School Culture and Academic Achievement Specialist

School Culture, Operations & Academic Achievement Specialist

Under the direction of the school Principal, the School Culture, Operations & Academic Achievement Specialist serves as a dual-focused school-based leader responsible for two interconnected areas of work: (1) building and sustaining the operational systems, safety structures, and cultural conditions that make the school environment function effectively every day; and (2) driving data-informed academic intervention and instructional support systems that accelerate student achievement and post-secondary readiness.

This position partners closely with school leadership, instructional staff, support personnel, and district departments to ensure that both the conditions for learning and the quality of learning are consistently high across the school.

Ten one-half (10.50) Month (210 days) contract, Pay 807 Grade 23, plus benefits package. Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. FLSA:
Exempt.

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, School Administration, or a 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 school setting, including experience in instruction, school operations, or student support at the secondary level.

Demonstrated knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across both 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 as they relate 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; ability to lead adult learning and manage operational systems simultaneously.

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The position will require a combination (but not all) of the duties listed below. Specific duties are contingent on the needs of the building. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

A. School Culture & Climate

• Lead the 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—including suspension rates, referral patterns, and 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 to ensure safe and orderly transitions.
• Develop, publish, and monitor duty assignments for morning, lunch, afternoon, and after-school coverage; ensure appropriate staffing at all times.
• Maintain and execute a school-level visibility plan with consistent administrator and staff presence in hallways, common areas,…