24-25 Assistant Principal

Job Title: Elementary Assistant Principal

Supervisor: Building Principal

Salary Schedule: Administrative

Terms of Employment: 210 Day

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists the Principal in directing the day-to-day operations of an assigned school and in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets.

Note: The school assignment will be reviewed annually and is subject to change pending student enrollment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possess valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Administrative License (Level 3B).
* Personal discipline and willingness to commit significant time, effort, and focus to the wide array of duties of the position, both large and small.
* Experience working with and leading alternative settings to meet diverse and individualized student needs.
* Verifiable work and/or character references.
* Experience in leading schoolwide programs and professional development, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

* Knowledge of school administration principles and practices.
* Knowledge of curriculum and instruction best practices.
* Knowledge of the principles of teacher evaluation and development.
* Knowledge of personnel management principles.
* Knowledge of student disciplinary principles and practices.
* Knowledge of trends and developments in pedagogical principles and practices.
* Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, guidelines, and regulations.
* Skill in directing the work of faculty and staff.
* Skill in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports.
* Skill in the review and analysis of teacher performance.
* Skill in problem-solving.
* Skill in prioritizing and planning.
* Skill in interpersonal relations.
* Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs
* Skill in oral and written communication

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate all testing programs at the school.
* Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the school/district Title I plan and all activities.
* Assist with the organization of and monitoring of the work of all Professional Learning Committees at the school site.
* Assist with implementation of MLSS processes and appoint individuals to meet with all committees in a consistent and timely manner, as necessary.
* Assist with monitoring and reporting at-risk data.
* Works with principal and school staff on 90-day plans to address at-risk population.
* Responsible for working with the principal to develop and implement plans to reduce chronic absenteeism.
* Assist with the principal with the building/district plan to provide emotional/social support at the school site.
* Coordinate school plans to provide emotional/social supports for students.
* Assist the principal in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise, and evaluate a creative school program.
* Assist in establishing an optimal learning environment within the school, including managing the facility.
* Assist principal in establishing a culture for learning to include expectations for learning and achievement.
* Encourage classroom practices that provide opportunities for all students to achieve their academic potential.
* Provide and maintain an environment where optional student growth can take place.
* Assist in creating an environment of respect and rapport
* Carry out actions necessary to establish, maintain, and enforce discipline at the school site.
* Carry out actions necessary to maintain attendance records, attendance information, and attendance follow-up. Responsible for any reports relevant to attendance and or discipline.
* Be present at most activities, sports events and school functions, when necessary, unless other provisions are made.
* Responsible for equipment inventory.
* Responsible for making pre and post inventory checks and keeping records up to date.
* Responsible for student rules and guidelines handbook and for translation to both languages for all school/central office documents.
* Assist with supervision of school grounds, halls, cafeteria, and student/teacher parking areas.
* Assist with school bus discipline and maintaining contact with drivers.
* Responsible for working with counselors to help all students.
* Set up parent-teacher conferences.
* Assist with the implementation of the district professional development plan.
* Ensure that all school programs and activities conform to district guidelines.
* Assist the principal with keeping records and preparing reports required by District policy.
* Assist with organization of and monitoring the work of all Professional Learning Committees at school site.
* Follow board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
* Execute district policy as set forth by the Board of Education.
* Performs the duties of the Principal in his or her absence.
* Assist principals with the observation/evaluation process.
* Assist principal with monitoring teacher progress by frequently observing classrooms, conferring with teachers about instructional matters, and maintaining a system of positive supervision.
* Provides clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice.
* Consistently analyzes teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work.


* Use most current State and District mandated evaluation systems for teacher evaluations and to observe employee performance, record observations of domains and/or competencies to conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
* Assist the principal and follow procedures consistent with the Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan.
* Assist principal with supervising Ancillary Staff, Educational Assistants, and Secretaries.
* Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques.
* Assist in identifying strengths and areas of performance needing growth or improvement.
* Work cooperatively with instructional staff in curriculum development, implementation, and in instructional effectiveness.
* Assist the principal in monitoring the progress of the instructional improvement plans.
* Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
* Assist principal with maintaining effective communication with school community.
* Assist principal with communicating with families or individuals about the instructional program, about individual students and engagement of families in the instructional program.
* Assist principal and staff with communicating with students to include expectations for learning, directions for activities and explanation of content.
* Other duties as assigned by principal and/or superintendent.





Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed. (Various machines and equipment including but not limited to computer, iPad, printer, scanner, copier, etc.)

Safety and Health

Knowledge of universal hygiene precaution (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Worker Traits and Aptitudes

* React to change productively
* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Motor coordination required: eyes, hands, and finger coordination when operating machines and equipment essential to the job.
* Manual and finger dexterity required for operating machines and equipment precisely.
* Adaptability to perform required tasks in a complex office operation with multiple demands from several sources.

Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling and squatting, climbing stairs, speaking and listening, reaching with hands and arms, having full mobility of fingers/hands to finger, handle or feel, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, carrying, lifting, and moving up to 25 pounds and/or moving light furniture may be required.

Reasonable (ADA) accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if mutually agreed on and if those accommodations do not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

* Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions.
* Some districtwide and statewide travel.
* Occasional and prolonged and irregular working hours.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make site visits as needed. May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year according to current schedule

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of professional administrative personnel.

FUNDING:

Funding source(s): Operational

Revised November 2024