2026-2027 SY - School Dean - Elementary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 73,494 - 99,434; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking a School Dean (Dean-level leadership track) for Red Rock Elementary to oversee instructional leadership, staff supervision, and program development. This 204-day, 7.5 hours/day role reports to the Principal and requires a Level II Teaching License or higher.

The Dean will support instructional improvement, budget management, and community engagement to promote equitable student outcomes and high-quality education for all learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level II Teaching License or Higher
• Interest in Educational Leadership.
• Flexibility in working with both adult and student learners.

Responsibilities

• Support school leadership in promoting student achievement through high-quality instruction and professional development.
• Develop and coordinate educational programs within District policy and State standards.
• Comply with ethical standards and district regulations; safeguard confidentiality.
• Engage the community to advocate for equity and diverse learning needs.
• Organize professional learning aligned with the New Mexico Professional Development Framework.
• Assist in budget management and daily school operations to meet diverse needs.
• Supervise programs that increase attendance and achievement.
• Plan and direct building maintenance and ensure health and safety compliance.

Education

Level II Teaching License or Higher

Job description

Principal

Title: Dean Work Location: Red Rock Elementary Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day Contract Length: 204 Days Salary: $86,464.00 Supervisor: Principal General Job Description: The School Dean will develop leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. The School Dean will learn to perform at the effective or higher level as measured by the competencies and indicators found in the Handbook for Highly Objective Uniform Statewide Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) and meet the foundational expectations of the District Instructional Expectations. progressively achieve GMCS District Instructional Expectations.

Terms Of Employment

• Annual Reapplication required
• Non-CBA
• At will
• 204-day contract

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Support school leadership in the promotion of the success of all students by maintaining a culture that supports student achievement, high quality instruction, and professional development to meet the diverse learning needs of the school community.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate, within District policy, an educational program. Ensure that, with administrative guidance, objectives for student education are met through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, identifying educational needs of students, implementing District and State standards, and issuance of directives.
• Comply with state-approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and upholds administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state, and federal regulations. Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Use communication and relationship-building skills to engage the larger community in the knowledge of and advocacy for equity in meeting the diverse needs of the school community.
• Organize and support ongoing professional learning opportunities that are aligned with the New Mexico Professional Development Framework and supports the diverse learning needs of the school community.
• Support the Principal in the management of the school campus, budget, and daily operations to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of the school community.
• Develop, support, encourage and supervise programs that lead to increased student attendance and achievement.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of campus/building staff.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Learn the process of staff evaluation.
• Participate in the development and administration of District goals, objectives and procedures.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Work with school leader to develop, prepare, and facilitate school budgets.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Utilize District curriculum based on state competencies, including objectives, assessments methods, and ordering of instructional materials.
• Develop the ability to direct the preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Administer the educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities, facilitate services and ensure that needed services are provided by the appropriate specialist.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations and surrounding schools to coordinate educational services.
• Plan and direct building maintenance and ensure all facilities follow appropriate health and safety regulations.
• Attend required meetings, conducts staff meetings, and participate in assigned committees.
• Prepare required state and district reports.
• Prepare requisitions and allocate supplies, equipment and instructional material as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Understand and respect cultural diversities and Native American traditional beliefs and practices of students and their families.

Qualifications

Must hold a Level II Teaching License or Higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Educational Leadership.
• Flexibility in working with both adult and student leaners.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.