Superintendent of Schools

County Line School District; Branch (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County Line School District in Branch, Arkansas seeks a Superintendent of Schools to lead the district in accordance with state laws, ADE mandates, and local board policies. The role oversees all district employees and reports to the Board of Education.

Core duties include policy execution, budgeting, instructional leadership, personnel decisions, operations oversight, and strong community relations in a small rural setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in educational leadership, education administration, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in school administration or as a building principal, plus prior classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Arkansas K-12 school laws, finance, and accountability systems.

Responsibilities

• Board Relations: liaison between the Board of Education and school staff.
• Budgeting: prepare and administer the district budget per Arkansas code.
• Instructional leadership: guide curriculum standards, data analysis, and professional development.
• Personnel administration: hire, evaluate, and support staff.
• Operations: oversee facilities, safety, and transportation.
• Community relations: communicate with parents and local leaders.

Skills

Educational leadership

School administration experience

Building principal experience

Classroom teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field

Job description

Superintendent of Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972711
Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

Position Overview

• Title: Superintendent of Schools
• Reports To: Board of Education
• Supervises: Directly or indirectly all district employees (principals, teachers, classified and support staff)
• Core Goal: To administer the school system according to Arkansas state laws, Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) mandates, federal rules, and local board policies.

Key Responsibilities in a Small Rural Setting

• Board Relations & Policy Implementation: Execute the policies, visions, and strategic goals set by the local Board of Education and act as the primary liaison between the board and school staff.
• Financial Management & Budgeting: Prepare, present, and administer the annual district budget, acting as the ex-officio financial secretary per Arkansas code (A.C.A. § 6-17-918) to ensure proper fiscal accountability.
• Instructional & Curriculum Leadership: Guide teaching and learning standards, data analysis, and professional development programs to boost student achievement.
• Personnel Administration: Recommend the hiring, evaluation, support, and termination of certified and classified personnel.
• Operations & Facilities: Oversee district-wide operations, including maintenance, safety, and student transportation (bus routes, fleets, and drivers).
• Community Relations: Serve as the public face of the district, communicating closely with parents, local leaders, and community members.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree (or higher) in educational leadership, education administration, or a related field.
• Licensure / Certification: Valid Arkansas Superintendent Endorsement / School Superintendent certification issued by the Arkansas State Board of Education (or the ability to immediately obtain it).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in school administration or as a building principal, alongside prior classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge Base: Deep familiarity with Arkansas K-12 school laws, school finance, and state accountability systems.

SUPERINTENDENT COMPENSATION The salary and employment benefits of the Superintendent shall be determined by the Board. This includes such benefits as insurance, transportation allowances, annual vacations, holidays, and any other entitlements as deemed appropriate.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Superintendent

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Taylor Gattis
• 12092 W State Hwy 22
• Branch, Arkansas 72928
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]