The Russellville School District is seeking qualified candidates for the Oakland Heights Elementary School Principal position. Applicants must have previous administrative experience and a valid Arkansas teaching license. This is a 240-day contract.

Oakland Heights Elementary School is a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School and a Level 1 High Realiabilty School.

Job Title:  Elementary Principal

Contract Days:  240

The Elementary Principal is directly supervised and evaluated by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Qualifications of Employment:

• Holds an administrator’s educator license
• Have a minimum of three years of acceptable school experience with preferably some experience in the area of administration or supervision.
• Be able to work with people, especially with teachers, parents, and pupils; demonstrate the ability to communicate with the public; and maintain a good relationship with teachers, pupils, and the general public.

   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Function under the policies established by the Board of Education. 
• Follow and meet the LEADS 2.0 “Proficient” level of rubric expectations.
• Work under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools.
• Communicate professionally and often with parents, staff, students, and the community. 
• Lead the PLC process as the lead learner, participant, and leader in the building. 
• Direct and supervise all activities of the school in order to develop and maintain the best possible educational program.
• Assist in the selection and retention of staff personnel.
• Assign all staff for the best and most efficient utilization of their abilities.
• Facilitate professional improvement of the instructional staff.
• Advise and supervise support personnel.  
• Set up necessary classes and assign pupils.
• Focus on continuous school improvement.
• Plan a well-balanced instructional program within the framework of the total school system. 
• Track all staff procedures following district protocols, such as absences, obtaining substitutes, etc.
• Provide leadership in continuous curriculum study, evaluation, and improvement.
• Coordinate all programs of the school. 
• Give direction to the athletic program, fundraising drives, and other special activities.
• Exercise direction for the efficient operation of the school office. 
• Maintain a systematic and efficient accounting system for all funds within the school in accordance with local and state regulations. 
• Distribute and maintain inventories of all materials, supplies, and equipment used in the school.
• Make regular and special reports depicting the status of the school program to the Superintendent or the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning.
• Have the responsibility for use and care of his/her building.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the total school program.
• Report any violent student acts to appropriate law enforcement for investigation and notify the Superintendent.   
• Other duties as assigned.