Assistant Principal- Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Assistant Principal
- Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Rio Rancho Public Schools Puesta del Sol Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job : 5871531

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting is for the  school year

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

213-day contract

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
• 7years 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 budge tissues;
• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

• Dana Petro , Principal
• Puesta del Sol Elementary School
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