Maddux Elementary Principal 2026-2027 School Year

JOB TITLE: Maddux Elementary Principal 2026-2027 School Year

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer

PAY GRADE: Licensed Salary Schedule

LOCATION: Maddux Elementary

SUMMARY: The principal is responsible for setting the vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement and strategically implementing the school’s mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, parents and the community. The principal oversees all aspects of the instructional program, school environment and the operation of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the instructional leader of the building staff and articulate a clear and compelling vision found in strong and sustainable student achievement outcomes.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation of the school consistent with its mission and goals including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures.
• Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students.
• Lead the improvement of student achievement by implementing the Arkansas model for teacher observation and evaluation with high levels of fidelity.
• Effectively evaluate teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, interpersonal and leadership skills, and provide clear and actionable feedback, resources and support.
• Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision-making and instruction.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Foster a positive school climate by assessing, planning, and communicating with the school community; promoting distributive leadership while demonstrating understanding of and respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, Board policies and District procedures.
• Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field (required).
• Valid Arkansas administrator license (required or eligibility).
• Prior building-level leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience improving academic outcomes at the Jr/ middle school level, preferred.
• Experience leading adult professional learning.
• Proven ability to build and sustain a strong school culture.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.

The West Memphis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.