Assistant Principal

Las-Cruces-Public-Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an administrator with a valid Administrative License and a track record of five or more years of successful teaching experience. The role emphasizes leadership, organizational excellence, and the ability to guide instructional improvement through data analysis and evidence-based practices.

The position requires strong communication with students, staff, parents, and the community, plus the capacity to use technology for telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Valid Administrative License
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience (at the level of posting preferred)
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with team building and motivation of staff.
• Has excellent integrity and demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of data analysis to drive instructional improvement, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management and research related to learning.
• Relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for telecommunications.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team building

Stakeholder relations

Initiative

Technology for telecommunications

Education

Administrative License

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Closing Date: 09/27/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Administrative License
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience (at the level of posting preferred)
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with team building and motivation of staff.
• Has excellent integrity and demonstrates good moral character and initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of data analysis to drive instructional improvement, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management and research related to learning.
• Relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for telecommunications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual and Bi literate in English and Spanish

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• Letter of interest for this position
• Current resume
• Current transcripts (unofficial will be accepted for application purpose)
• Copy of Administrative License

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Applicants will be screened based on information submitted plus a review of work history, strength of references and specific experiences. Applicants who emerge as the more qualified candidates will be forwarded to the Interview Committee.

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools District. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check. Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy