The High School Principal serves as the primary instructional leader and chief administrator of Lakeside High School. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of academic excellence, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment, and managing the daily operations of the campus. The Principal is expected to be a visible, energetic leader who balances high expectations with a supportive approach for students, staff, and the community.
Core Qualifications
- Licensure: Must hold a valid Arkansas Building-Level Administrator License (Grades 9-12) as mandated by the Arkansas Department of Education.
- Experience: Proven track record in curriculum development, instructional supervision, and data-driven decision-making.
- Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead professional learning communities (PLCs).
Primary Responsibilities
I. Instructional Leadership & Academic Excellence
- Curriculum & Instruction: Lead the development and implementation of a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Evaluation: Conduct meaningful teacher evaluations and classroom observations using the Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS).
- Data Integration: Utilize student achievement data to identify learning gaps and drive school improvement initiatives.
- Master Scheduling: Design a master schedule that prioritizes instructional minutes and maximizes student opportunities for success.
- Student Wellbeing: Foster a "whole-child" environment that supports social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Behavior Management: Maintain firm, fair, and consistent student discipline policies in alignment with the Student Handbook.
- Safe Environment: Supervise the security of the facility and coordinate with custodial/maintenance teams to ensure a pristine learning environment.
III. Personnel & Professional Development
- Staff Growth: Recruit, hire, and mentor high-quality certified and non-certified staff.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with district leadership on new teacher induction and the growth of emerging leaders within the building.
- Modeling: Set the standard for professionalism, work ethic, and lifelong learning for all staff members.
IV. Community & Operations
- Engagement: Actively involve parents in the educational process and build strategic partnerships with local Lakeside community organizations.
- Fiscal Management: Oversee the building budget with transparency and strategic alignment to school goals.
- Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the school and the Superintendent, ensuring all district initiatives are supported and effectively communicated.
Technical Proficiency
- eSchoolPlus
- TESS
- Indistar (School Improvement)
- Google Workspace for Education
Employment Terms
- Contract: 240 Days
- Evaluator: Superintendent of Schools
- Supervision: Requires attendance at after-school events, athletic competitions, and evening community meetings.