Assistant Principal - SY

This Job Posting is for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

218 Day Contract

Rio Rancho High School

Minimum Qualifications:

MA or equivalent degree in School Administration

New Mexico Public Education Department Level III-B Administrative License or ability to apply and receive; and

7 years minimum teaching experience. Skills/Aptitudes:

Effective organizational ability;

Professional written and oral communication skills; and

Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters. Essential Job Responsibilities of Assistant Principal:

Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and District-wide objectives;

Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students;

Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning;

Acts in the decision-making role of Principal in his/her absence;

Leads committees when interviewing and hiring staff;

Serves as Instructional leader for certified and associate staff;

Monitors physical plant operations and maintenance;

Assist in Master Scheduling decisions;

Authorize movies/speaker approval with individual teachers;

Collaborates consistently with Assistant Principals;

Does daily AM/PM duty in areas where students are present;

Daily lunch duty in cafeteria and other eating areas;

Enforces discipline system;

Oversees and contributes to programs dealing with dropout prevention;

Supervises credentialing system for teachers;

Attends and monitors evening/weekend events;

Serves as the resource and authority for grade reporting/review;

Assists in graduation requirements, arrangements, and ceremony;

Responsible for school inventory data collection, deletion, and accounting;

Holds monthly grade level meetings;

Responsible for Special Education issues and law compliance;

Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations, professional development plans, professional growth plans as needed;

Participates in Planned Learning Communities activities;

Monitors daily attendance and truancy issues;

Works with counselors on key processes;

Accountable for local, state, and federal budget issues;

Sets general tone in cooperation, encouragement, and professional development through staff development opportunities (in-services and meetings);

Good technology skills; and

Performs other job duties as assigned. Application Procedure:

The following documents must be attached to complete this application:

One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university if not current in personnel file;

Copy of Professional License;

Resume;

Letter of Interest; and

3 current signed/dated letters of recommendation. Letters are considered current when dated within two years of the date of the application.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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