Secondary Principal

Position Title:

Secondary Principal
Job Status:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Amount of Travel: 10% - 25%
Date Created:
January 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reports To:

Superintendent
Classification:
Building Level

Work Schedule:

240 Days
Salary Range: (TBD)
(Salary will be based upon experience.)

The Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) is seeking highly qualified and visionary applicants
for the position of Secondary Principal. The Secondary Principal serves as the Chief Instructional
Leader of the assigned school and is responsible for ensuring high levels of student achievement
through effective leadership of curriculum, instruction, assessment, school culture, and
operations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, instructional
innovation, equity, and continuous improvement while fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging
learning environment for all students and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Superintendent
reserves the right to keep the position open until a suitable candidate is selected or to repost the
position with modifications as deemed appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Leadership (Primary Responsibility)

Serves as the Chief Instructional Leader of the building, with primary responsibility for improving teaching and learning in every classroom.
Ensures the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned to the Arkansas Academic Standards.
Leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
Oversees the transition and implementation of a district-aligned digital/online curriculum platform to personalize and enhance student learning.
Uses multiple data sources (formative, summative, diagnostic, and behavioral data) to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
Ensures with integrity of the school becoming a Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and collaborative practices focused and aligned to student achievement.
Conducts regular classroom observations and provides actionable feedback, coaching, and support to instructional staff.
Oversees intervention systems (RTI/MTSS) to address academic and behavioral needs of all learners.
Collaborates with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction to implement system-wide instructional initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
School Culture, Climate, and Student Support

Establishes and sustains a positive, inclusive, and academically focused school culture.
Administers student discipline in a fair, consistent, and restorative manner.
Monitors student attendance, behavior, and engagement.
Oversees student supervision during the school day and at school-sponsored events.
Ensures compliance with state and federal student support requirements, including FINS petitions and court proceedings as necessary.
Supports student registration, scheduling, and academic placement processes.
Personnel Leadership and Professional Growth
Supervises, supports, and evaluates certified and classified staff in accordance with district policies and state regulations.
Supervises literacy and math instructional facilitators in collaboration with the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Leads professional learning aligned to instructional priorities, student needs, and district goals.
Participates in recruitment, interviewing, reference checks, and hiring recommendations. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among staff.
Operations, Safety, and Compliance

Assists in the development of the master schedule and oversees building-level scheduling processes.
Oversees campus safety and security in collaboration with district leadership and law enforcement partners.
Assists with supervision of state and federal programs at the building level.
Participates in district-level budget planning and monitors building expenditures.
Reviews and approves purchase requests and maintains appropriate records and reports. Ensures compliance with…