Superintendent

Mount Ida School District; Mount Ida (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Ida School District is seeking a Superintendent of Schools with proven district-licensed leadership and a deep understanding of district finance, facilities, curriculum, and Arkansas school law. The ideal candidate will champion student success and elevate academic achievement as a district priority while maintaining an open-door stance with the community.

The appointed leader should communicate goals clearly, listen to diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate integrity and fairness as a role

Qualifications

• Proven district-licensed administrator with experience in district finance, facilities, curriculum, and Arkansas school law.
• Vision for student success and academic achievement as a district priority.
• Open-door policy; personable and involved with district and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead with integrity and a strong moral compass as a role model for administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Build a strong administrative team focused on teaching and learning for all students.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Communication skills

Community engagement

Integrity and ethics

Vision for student success

Open-door leadership

Education

Arkansas Administrator Credential

Job description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

The Mount Ida School District Board of Directors is seeking a Superintendent of Schools.

• Who is a proven, district-licensed administrator with administrative experience and a thorough understanding of the management of district finance, facilities, curriculum, and Arkansas school law.
• Who has a vision for student success and desires to make the academic performance and achievement of a school district a focused priority.
• Who believes in an open-door policy and is both personable and approachable with the willingness to be visible and involved in the district and the community served by the Mount Ida SchoolDistrict.
• Who has the ability to effectively communicate the goals and expectations of the district, as well as being open-minded and an objective listener of the various constituent stakeholders of the district.
• Who possesses integrity and a strong moral compass along with demonstrating honesty and fairness as a role model for school administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Who desires to develop a strong administrative team that places strong emphasis on the teaching and learning of all children served in the district.

Location

Mount Ida School District District Office - Mount Ida, Arkansas Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed , and Mount Ida School District.

Job Details

Job ID: 5964550

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Superintendent

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deana Cole , School Board President
• Email: [e-mail]