High School Principal
(Grades 9-12)

High School Principal (Grades 9-12)

Lakeside High School

Position Overview

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.

II. Culture, Discipline & Safety

• 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

The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency (or the immediate ability to learn) the following systems:

• eSchoolPlus

• TESS

• Indistar (School Improvement)

• Google Workspace for Education

Employment Terms

• Contract: 240 Days

• Type: Full-Time, Salaried

• Evaluator: Superintendent of Schools

• Supervision: Requires attendance at after-school events, athletic competitions, and evening community meetings.

Please send applications to:

Dr. Billy Adams

1110 South Lakeshore Drive

Lake Village, AR 

or email badams@lsschool.org