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Building Administrator, P-12
License Description 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.
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Education
Office of Educator Licensure
Four Capitol Mall, Room 106-B
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682 4342
David.baca@ade.arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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