Assistant Principal (134)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking a qualified administrator with a valid Administrative License and at least five years of teaching experience. The candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills to support instructional improvement and program evaluation.

The role emphasizes integrity, community relations, and the ability to utilize technology for telecommunications. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to serve our diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Administrative License.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• 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 and effective instructional strategies.
• Relates well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for telecommunications.
• Preferred: bilingual in English and Spanish.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Technology for telecommunications

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Bilingual and Bi literate in English and Spanish

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

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

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 theLas 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