Assistant Principal

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Municipal Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal in Carlsbad, New Mexico, dedicated to educational excellence. This role involves managing resources, supervising staff, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Candidates must possess a master's degree, a valid New Mexico administrative license, and at least three years of classroom teaching experience. This position offers the opportunity to impact the educational development of students and foster a productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Must hold a valid New Mexico administrative license.
• Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers resources to create instructional excellence.
• Plans and manages personnel and financial resources.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Staff development

Education

Master's degree

Valid New Mexico administrative license

Classroom teaching experience

Job description

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 manage the resources (personnel, finances, facilities, programs, and time) which he/she is responsible for.
• 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.
• Facilitate the planning and development of curriculum and instructional goals for school staff and students.
• Monitor and facilitate the progress of programs toward established goals.
• Use supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the instructional process of the school. To do this, the assistant principal follows procedures consistent with the state and local Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan.
• Stay current with new school programs and practices training and educational literature.
• Complete required reports and communications throughout the year.
• Participate in the hiring of new staff members as requested.
• Enhance 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.
• Be 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.