What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at Central Office?
LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
401 West Holly Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
501-676-2042
NOTICE OF VACANCY
SUPERINTENDENT/SUPERINTENDENT ELECT
Posted April 22, 2025
The Lonoke Public School District is seeking an experienced and successful person to lead this highly successful and innovative public school district.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The following description is intended as an overview of the duties of this position:
- Serve as Chief Executive Officer of the school district
- Provide leadership and direction to all aspects of the K-12 program
- Assure compliance with all Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Manage the fiscal affairs of the district in close detail
- Direct all staff in the performance of their duties.
- Serve as the public face of the district
- Regularly and thoroughly inform the Board of Education of all relevant information
- Seek the guidance of the Board on policy matters and major issues.
- Continue the work of developing a school-to-work pipeline, including mentorships, internships, and strong business coalitions.
- All other duties defined in board policy.
School and Community
Lonoke School District is located in a growing area and houses the only agricultural-based Business Academy in the state. Multiple university and business partnerships have been formed to create exceptional opportunities for students in the district and region. The district has two schools approved by the DESE as Schools of Innovation, and Lonoke High School has received designation as a School of Innovation for its Envision, Capstone, and school-to-work initiatives. Lonoke is strategically located 20 miles east of Little Rock, off of Interstate 40.
General
The Lonoke Public School District desires to be among the very best in the state and region, and for it to be known and recognized for outstanding education, fiscal success, student-centered education services, and innovative strategies in K-12 education. The successful applicant will be expected to devote his or her undiminished energies and efforts toward these goals.
Contract Commencement Date: July 1, 2025
Application
Deadline is May 2, 2025. An emailed résumé may be sent to:
Elizabeth Anderson
Board President
elizabeth.anderson@lonokeschools.org
