Building Administrator, P-12

ArkansasActive
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

Building Administrators direct and coordinate educational, administrative, and counseling activities of primary or secondary schools. They evaluate educational programs to insure complete conformance to State and School Board Standards. They coordinate educational programs through meetings with their staff and through review of teaching department's activities and they issue directives as necessary to insure compliance. They confer with teaching personnel, pupils, and parents, on matters pertaining to educational and behavioral problems in school. They establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate the educational services. They requisition and allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed. In addition, they supervise the assignment of teachers and pupils to classes. Requirements: 1) Must hold, or be eligible to hold, elementary or secondary teaching certificates. 2) Must meet minimum experience requirements as a teacher or administrator. 3) Certificate requires a program of study including appropriate graduate credit and a master's degree. 4) Other requirements/provisions as specified by State law or the State Board of Education. 5) Must have a minimum of three years of experience. Examinations: School Leadership Series, "School Leader Licensure Assessment" $425.00, NOTE: Each testing site is unique and may have fees particular to the site. Candidate must check with test site for a complete list of fees.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Secondary license (other license is prerequisite)
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required
Physical requirement
No physical requirements
Military and veterans
A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval

Issuing body

Department
Arkansas Department of Education
Board
Office of Educator Licensure
Address
Four Capitol Mall, Room 106-B Little Rock, AR 72201
Last updated
June 28, 2024

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Source and verification

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