Assistant Principal

Carlsbad Municipal Schools; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Carlsbad seeks an experienced Assistant Principal to lead and enhance instructional excellence. Responsibilities include managing educational resources, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring effective communication within the school community. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree, a valid New Mexico administrative license, and have at least three years of teaching experience. This role emphasizes collaboration with community members and supports the educational development of students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for administrative role.
• Valid administrative license needed for New Mexico.
• Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer resources to create a climate for instructional excellence.
• Plan and manage personnel, finances, and educational resources.
• Communicate effectively and participate in staff development.

Education

Master's degree

Valid New Mexico administrative license

Classroom teaching experience (3+ years)

Elementary or Secondary experience preferred

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Administration / Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 4/21/2026

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 for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities, programs, and time.
• 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.
• Supervise all staff attached to the school when directed.
• Supervise all other resource and service personnel while functioning in assigned school.
• Supervise extracurricular 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.