2024-2025 SY: High School Principal Assistant at Various

Title:

Assistant Principal - High School Work Unit:

Assigned School

Reports To:

Principal

Contract Length:

12 months

Pay Schedule:

Principal Overtime Status:

Exempt Hours:

Minimum 40/week Union Status:

Non-union

Licensure:

Pre K-12 Administrative

Note: All Santa Fe Public Schools positions require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:

Supports the Principal to provide a safe learning environment and a high-quality curriculum. Assists the Principal in implementing and managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Provides instructional leadership for teachers to improve students' academic achievement.

Education/Training/Experience:

Minimum: Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in teaching and/or administration required. Must hold or be able to obtain an Administrative License in the state of New Mexico. Specific requirements are referenced on the Public Education Department website. www.ped.state.nm.us Experience in curriculum development. Successful performance in the position held at the time of application. Knowledge of Common Core Standards. Working knowledge of budgets and the use of data to inform instruction. Public speaking skills.

Preferred: Prior secondary AP experience. Central Office experience. Familiarity with Special Education inclusionary practices in a secondary setting. Knowledge about scheduling, including block scheduling and secondary reform. Bilingual - English/Spanish.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Conflict mediation skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines. Organization facilitation skills. First aid and CPR. Word processing, e-mail, and standard office software packages. Knowledge of and experience with the District's computerized data system is beneficial. Ability to make varied decisions, which at times must be made quickly, have a high impact on students and staff, may have long-term effects, and can have legal and financial implications for the school and district. Ability to assist the principal in leading a school using data and classroom observations. Demonstrated employee management skills and knowledge of school organizational requirements. Ability to relate to high school students with diverse backgrounds and needs. Ability to anticipate potential problems and resolve or correct those that occur. Work with people at all levels; use of technology for data collection, analysis, and reporting to promote academic achievement. The position requires meeting with various community-based organizations regularly and attending Public Education Department meetings and regular internal meetings. Must have a well-defined sense of community service.

Job Description - Assistant Principal, High School

Essential Job Functions:

All functions are performed by established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

* Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, and the school facility. Confers with
* parents, students, and staff to resolve student safety and discipline issues. Communicates with law enforcement contacts, attends hearings and investigations, and prepares documentation. Monitors activities and facilities for conduct and safety concerns.
* Provides instructional leadership. Promotes and facilitates academic success for all students and staff. Assists in the supervision and evaluation of employees. Provides instructional materials and supplies and integrates technology into instruction and curriculum.
* Leads by being in classrooms and providing effective feedback to teachers to improve practice.
* Assists the principal in secondary reform strategies at assigned schools and participates in developing district strategies for these initiatives.
* Ensures that Common Core State Standards are implemented with fidelity.
* May serve as liaison between the school, parents, business partners, and community.
* Attends school and community events.
* Attend district meetings and participate in assigned committees.
* Assists with budget management and supervision of facilities and grounds maintenance-coordinates support services such as transportation, maintenance, and food services.
* Maintains the school's master schedule, including registration for students and staffing assignment dates.
* Attends school and athletic events, including evenings and weekends.
* Provides input to grant applications, charter applications, and reports.
* Coordinates or oversees special program staff.
* Communicates and upholds district policies in meetings and direct interpersonal exchanges.
* Develops consensus, mediates problems, and coordinates schedules and activities with various individuals, including staff members, district administrators and professionals, consultants, volunteers, parents, media reporters, and other people in the community.
* May be assigned responsibilities by grade level, program type, or other designations.
* May assist in overseeing construction projects.
* Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal; appears as a representative of the school in lieu of the principal
* Assists the principal in all budgeting, supervision, and planning areas.
* Assists in parent conferences
* Assists in general school record-keeping.
* Makes independent decisions only in areas stipulated by the principal.
* Accepts the position as one of training as well as performance
* Keeps the principal informed of pertinent occurrences and decisions enacted during the absence of the principal
* May schedule and oversee athletic events and assemblies.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions for APs with Athletic Responsibilities:

* Reports directly to the district Athletic Director regarding all athletic issues.
* Work with the Athletic Director to maintain, organize, and administer the athletic program at the assigned high school.
* Supervises the site Athletic Department Manager.
* Works with the Athletic Director and Athletic Manager to schedule and cancel games as necessary.
* Reviews and enforces the physical, academic, and training policy requirements of eligibility for student participation.
* Ensures compliance with NMAA, Title IX, and district policies and regulations.
* Approves hiring assistant coaches who have been interviewed and recommended for hire by the Head Coach and/or a committee chaired by the Head Coach.
* Co-evaluates Head Coaches and the Athletic Director with input from the high school principal.
* Participates with social, parent, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies interested in school athletics to foster good relationships.
* Provide input to the Athletic Director regarding the revisions to the District Athletic Handbook and related documents.
* Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$75,000 to $85,000+

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment includes computers, copiers, fax, phone, and alarm systems. Automobile to travel between district buildings.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Must be able to walk and stand. Alternate high energy with sitting in meetings. Standing while

supervising students. Running and physically restraining students (rare). ). Travel to community/district meetings and events. Lifting boxes of books, furniture, or equipment as needed.

Environmental Conditions:

The position requires driving among school sites to attend meetings, some of which occur in the evening. There is heavy telephone interaction with students, parents, district staff, and the community, with frequent interruptions.

Personal Accountability:

* Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
* Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
* Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
* Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
* Demonstrates skill in using equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/ special applications.
* Protects the district's resources by appropriately and carefully using supplies and equipment.
* Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to prevent muscle strain/injury.