Position Title: 9-12 Assistant Principal
Department: Alma High School
Reports To: Principal
School Year: 2026-27
Contract: 240 Days
Closing: Until filled
Salaries: (under state-required info)
Position Summary: The Assistant Principal of Alma High School provides leadership and support to students and staff in grades 912. The individual in this role is expected to demonstrate the capacity and potential to effectively fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities listed below in addition to other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Alma High School Principal and works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. This position requires strong leadership communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively supervise manage and support all aspects of school operations. Primary responsibilities include:
- Supporting student development appropriate to grades 912
- Promoting and sustaining a positive student-centered culture of learning
- Establishing and enforcing rules procedures and classroom-management expectations
- Fostering high expectations for student achievement behavior and personal growth
- Promoting high standards of faculty and staff professionalism instructional quality and commitment to teaching and learning
- Leading and supporting academic programs PLCs leadership teams curriculum initiatives instruction professional development assessment and accountability measures
- Collaborating with the principal to guide students faculty and staff in fulfilling the schools mission and vision
- Assisting in the supervision and evaluation of personnel including teachers instructional assistants support staff and substitutes
- Overseeing the Response to Intervention (RTI) program to identify and support students in need
- Ensuring high-quality substitute teachers are properly trained and placed daily
- Committing to extended hours beyond the regular school day to supervise and support extracurricular programs events and year-round activities
CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A student-centered and learning-focused mindset
- Strong leadership qualities and the heart of a teacher
- A growth mindset and a consistently positive solution-oriented attitude
- A commitment to serving Alma High School
- Visionary thinking and the ability to plan for long-term improvement
- Skill in facilitating learning leading teams and presenting to groups
- A relationship-driven approach to working with students staff and families
- Knowledge of master schedule development and general building management at the 912 level
- Proficiency in technology communication collaboration interpersonal relations facilitation teaching time management and organizational planning
- Sound judgment and the ability to make thoughtful informed decisions
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Arkansas Educator License
- Masters Degree
- Valid Arkansas Educator and Building Level Administrator License (or in progress)
- Secondary classroom experience; preferably in grades 9-12
- Building level administrator experience preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- at least 3 years of experience teaching in grades 9-12
- at least 3 years of experience as a building administrator in grades 9-12
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However management and administration reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with this position.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Position Title: 9-12 Assistant PrincipalDepartment: Alma High SchoolReports To: PrincipalSchool Year: 2026-27Contract: 240 DaysClosing: Until filledSalaries: (under state-required info)Position Summary: The Assistant Principal of Alma High School provides leadership and support to ...
Position Title: 9-12 Assistant Principal
Department: Alma High School
Reports To: Principal
School Year: 2026-27
Contract: 240 Days
Closing: Until filled
Salaries: (under state-required info)
Position Summary: The Assistant Principal of Alma High School provides leadership and support to students and staff in grades 912. The individual in this role is expected to demonstrate the capacity and potential to effectively fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities listed below in addition to other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Alma High School Principal and works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. This position requires strong leadership communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively supervise manage and support all aspects of school operations. Primary responsibilities include:
- Supporting student development appropriate to grades 912
- Promoting and sustaining a positive student-centered culture of learning
- Establishing and enforcing rules procedures and classroom-management expectations
- Fostering high expectations for student achievement behavior and personal growth
- Promoting high standards of faculty and staff professionalism instructional quality and commitment to teaching and learning
- Leading and supporting academic programs PLCs leadership teams curriculum initiatives instruction professional development assessment and accountability measures
- Collaborating with the principal to guide students faculty and staff in fulfilling the schools mission and vision
- Assisting in the supervision and evaluation of personnel including teachers instructional assistants support staff and substitutes
- Overseeing the Response to Intervention (RTI) program to identify and support students in need
- Ensuring high-quality substitute teachers are properly trained and placed daily
- Committing to extended hours beyond the regular school day to supervise and support extracurricular programs events and year-round activities
CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A student-centered and learning-focused mindset
- Strong leadership qualities and the heart of a teacher
- A growth mindset and a consistently positive solution-oriented attitude
- A commitment to serving Alma High School
- Visionary thinking and the ability to plan for long-term improvement
- Skill in facilitating learning leading teams and presenting to groups
- A relationship-driven approach to working with students staff and families
- Knowledge of master schedule development and general building management at the 912 level
- Proficiency in technology communication collaboration interpersonal relations facilitation teaching time management and organizational planning
- Sound judgment and the ability to make thoughtful informed decisions
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Arkansas Educator License
- Masters Degree
- Valid Arkansas Educator and Building Level Administrator License (or in progress)
- Secondary classroom experience; preferably in grades 9-12
- Building level administrator experience preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- at least 3 years of experience teaching in grades 9-12
- at least 3 years of experience as a building administrator in grades 9-12
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However management and administration reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with this position.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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