Superintendent

The Heber Springs School District Board of Directors is seeking applications for Superintendent of Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The salary will be negotiated by the school board.

Applicants must have the following to be considered for an interview.

• Current Arkansas administrators license or able to obtain if candidate holds an out of state administrators license.
• At least 5 years' experience as a building administrator

Job Goal: The Superintendent, as the chief executive officer of the Board and the school system, shall be the administrative head of all departments in the District. The Superintendent shall be responsible to the Heber Springs Board of Education for administering the school system according to the mandates of the laws, Arkansas Department of Education, other agencies of jurisdiction, and policies governing school operations. While the Superintendent may delegate his duties when and where necessary and appropriate, he/she shall be responsible to the Board for the results of those duties delegated.

The Board is looking for a leader to do the following:

1) Implement the policies of the Board;

2) Be responsible for the planning and implementation of an educational program in accordance with State and Federal requirements and the needs of the District;

3) Report to the Board concerning the status of the educational program, personnel, and operations, and making recommendations for improving instruction, activities, services, and facilities;

4) Act as a liaison between the Board and school personnel;

5) Make recommendations to the Board concerning personnel employment, discipline, and termination;

6) Communicate the District's mission to staff, students, parents, and the community;

7) Be responsible for the development of short- and long-term goals for the District;

8) Prepare and present an annual budget for the District to the Board for its consideration;

9) Administer the District's budget and regularly reporting to the Board on the financial condition of the District;

10) Attend and participate in all meetings of the Board except when his employment is being considered;

11) Prepare, in consultation with the Board President, the agenda for all Board meetings;

12) Be responsible for the planning and implementation of an effective personnel evaluation system that is aligned with the goals of the District; and

13) Maintain a current knowledge of developments in curriculum and instruction, as well as pertinent legal changes, and advising the professional staff and Board of such information.

All applicants must be able to successfully complete DHS and Criminal Background check.

Closing Date: Position is open until filled.