AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

High School Assistant Principal

Job Summary

To serve as the assistant to the principal who is the chief curriculum leader and administrative

officer of the high school.

Reports To:  Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in Education Administration.
2. New Mexico License in Education Administration
3. Eligible for a New Mexico Administrative License

Desired Qualifications

1. 3 years of teaching experience
2. Successful applicant will need to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Staff relations, including, but not limited to, the development and use of skills necessary to make a positive use of Department Chair Team, to manage faculty and staff with courtesy and mutual respect, coach and motivate employees and to build consensus as a means of management;
• School community leadership qualities, including, but not limited to, the ability to organize and leverage community initiative, communicate effectively, work effectively with local school improvement committees, manage change, resolve conflict and reflect the highest personal values;
• Educational proficiencies, including, but not limited to, knowledge of curriculum, behavioral management, and instructional techniques, student learning styles, student assessment criteria, school personnel performance, evaluation skills and family issues; and
• Administrative skills, including, but not limited to, organizational, fiscal, public policy and continuous improvement strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the instructional leadership to enhance school effectiveness by improving instruction and augmenting student performance.
2. Provide purpose and direction for school.
3. Demonstrate cognitive skills to gather, analyze and synthesize information to reach goals.
4. Manage group behaviors to achieve consensus.
5. Enhance quality of total school organization.
6. Organize and delegate to accomplish goals.
7. Communicate effectively.
8. Assume responsibility for assisting in the general supervision of all school activities involving pupils, teachers, and other school personnel.
9. Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
10. Assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
11. Assist in the provision of a school-wide discipline program.
12. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline according to due process for the rights of students.
13. Safeguard and maintain school records in areas such as discipline and grades.
14. Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students and work with the Truancy Task Force on attendance and drop-out prevention programs.
15. Perform additional reasonable job-related responsibilities assigned by the building principal.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises the following positions 

Teachers and other staff as assigned by the building principal.

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to financial information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read and analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. 
• Ability to assist with preparation of reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers and community.

Other Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with abstract variables.

Temperaments: 

• Ability to teach others, work with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments. 
• Ability to perform a variety of duties. 
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions. 
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments and reach conclusions. 
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license and take a Defensive Driving course at the District expense if you drive a district owned vehicle. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. 

Certificates Licenses

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license
• Must posses a current New Mexico Administrators level 3B license

Terms of Employment

• Appropriate placement on the AMSD Salary Schedule
• Length of contract determined by AMSD calendar

Evaluation

Performance of duties will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes. “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions: R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an eight hour day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an eight hour day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an eight hour day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an eight hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.