Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:
Administers resources available to create a climate for instructional excellence and the educational development of each student as directed by the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promote an environment/climate conducive to productive performance.
• Plan for and manages the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities, programs, and time.
• Communicate accurately and effectively.
• Use supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the program of the district.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Demonstrate an understanding of political theory.
• Comply with all School Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Facilitates the planning and development of curriculum and instructional goals for school staff and students.
• Monitors and facilitates the progress of programs toward established goals.
• Uses supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the instructional process of the school.
• Stays current with new school programs and practices training and educational literature.
• Completes required reports and communications throughout the year.
• Participates in the hiring of new staff members as requested.
• Enhances public relations with community members, parents, staff, and students.

ADDITIONAL

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise all staff attached to the school when directed.
• Supervise all other resource and service personnel while functioning in assigned school.
• Supervise extra curricular activities.
• Is able to demonstrate or explain the essential duties of other employees in the building including custodial, instructional, and secretarial.
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of classes.
• Execute such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree.
• A valid New Mexico administrative license.
• At least three years of classroom teaching experience.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Elementary or Secondary experience preferred.