IOTA Community Schools seeks a founding school principal for the 2026-27 school year in Little Rock, Arkansas. This campus, IOTA Leadership Academy, will be the first national expansion out of Memphis, and will start with a founding kindergarten and 6-8 grades. The school will grow from a first year of 300 students until serving 675 students in grades K-8. We truly believe that every student, whatever their circumstances, holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed.

Our staff is committed to continuing their own learning and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring a quality education for all. IOTA offers specialized professional development, bi-weekly observations, and opportunities to grow and develop to enable strong leadership. It is critical that this leader has a foundation in literacy and commitment to building a flagship school in Little Rock rooted in the community.

The School Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of the campus, responsible for overall student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and a positive school culture. The principal ensures alignment with IOTA Community School’s mission. IOTA is an acronym that stands for Innovation, Opportunity, Transformation and access. To learn more about our mission, please visit: https://iotaschools.org/ A successful school principal will be a collaborative people manager with a strong foundation in early literacy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the academic, cultural, and operational functions of the school.

• Supervise, evaluate, and support all staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Develop and implement the campus improvement plan aligned to district and state goals.
• Accountable for student performance data and ensuring effective academic interventions and enrichment to meet student needs.
• With support from the National team, oversee school safety, facilities, and compliance with state regulations.
• Foster strong relationships with students, families, staff, and the community to meet all enrollment goals and provide opportunities for family engagement
• Ensure high-quality professional development, PLCs, and teacher coaching structures that yield data-driven outcomes leading to increased student achievement.
• Collaborate with the National team on budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure the school meets all internal and external metrics.
• Serve as the public face of the school, representing IOTA Leadership Academy and IOTA’s vision and values.
• Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is safe, collaborative, and community-centered.

• Valid Arkansas Building-Level Administrator License (required).
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience, preferably in K-8.
• Minimum 2 years of successful administration experience as an Assistant Principal.
• Experience with foundational literacy, both teaching and coaching.
• Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes.
• Strong instructional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Role requires regular mobility around the campus including the ability to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to utilize technology and communication devices necessary. Must have access to reliable transportation for community events, home visits, or additional partnership meetings as needed in and around the ILA Community.

Compensation is based on years of experience. All admin roles are 215 day roles.

We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants.