Position Summary:

To assist the PK Director in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a school, in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with the Cabot School Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.


Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Promote a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning
• Assist with preparing class schedules, master schedules and extracurricular activities
• Provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development
• Serve as the building leader in the absence of the director
• Assist in ensuring that Cabot School Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Encourage staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Assist in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs
• Serve on the interview committee with the director, or in the absence of the principal, as needed
• Involve staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Ensure that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies
• Assist with evaluation and supervision of staff
• Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
• Adhere to all rules and regulations of the Office of Early Childhood and Arkansas Better Chance.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy for early childhood
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to develop and implement projects
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and all other stakeholders
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

• Must have early childhood and the appropriate level administrator endorsement on teaching certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience required
• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract Days: 210

Salary: Administrator Salary Schedule Range