AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

 Job Description

High School Principal

Job Summary:

To serve as the chief curriculum leader and administrative officer of Vista Nueva High School. This position also works in conjunction with San Juan College, acting as the Director for San Juan College East. 

Reports to: Superintendent

Minimum Qualifications

1. New Mexico Administrative License Level 3B
2. Knowledge of High School Curriculum and Instruction
3. Minimum of three years of administrative experience

Desired Qualifications

1. Minimum of three years of teaching experience
2. Knowledge of current trends in education
3. Knowledge of IDEA laws and regulations
4. The 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 positive use of the Instructional Teams, 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. Demonstrate knowledge of school office procedures, school district protocol, school board policies, administrative rules and regulations, building and district handbooks, and the school's day-to-day operations.
2. Initiate parental communications as needed
3. Perform duties as assigned by the Superintendent
4. Keep records and prepare reports as required by the Superintendent
5. Work with assessment data and modify curriculum according to needs
6. Assess the needs of the academic program
7. Make recommendations for new positions, transfers, and dismissal of staff to the Superintendent.
8. Assume all responsibilities of curricular and extra-curricular activities
9. Maintain effective school/community relationships
10. Organize the staff and administer the school in ways conducive to sound instruction
11. Direct attendance and attendance record-keeping
12. Provide in-service and other professional development training
13. Initiate staff communication as needed
14. Assign teachers to and monitor duty stations
15. Provide frequent observation and feedback using criteria as established by the district and the high school.
16. Assume responsibility for student daily attendance issues including, tardies, truancy, attendance policy enforcement, student hearings as assigned
17. Assume responsibility for student discipline
18. Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation policies of the school district and notify the proper authorities when repairs or replacements are required to maintain established standards
19. Monitor the grounds and buildings for safety and cleanliness issues
20. Act as the liaison with the local police department
21. Maintain and update Crisis Response manuals
22. Facilitate and Monitor different disaster drills
23. Prepare long-range plans for the needs of the school
24. Prepare and monitor budgets for the school

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 all staff assigned to your school.

Confidentiality

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

Qualification Requirement

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 the preparation of reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers, and the community.

Other Skills and Responsibilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, and community; 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 various technical instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form and deal with abstract variables.

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence 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 represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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. In addition, 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 represent 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 driving a school-owned vehicle. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the District Payroll within the established timeline.

Certificates Licenses

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

Terms of Employment

• Appropriate placement on the Salary Schedule
• 210-day contract

Evaluation

Performance of duties will be evaluated at least annually per Aztec School Board Policy by the Superintendent.

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.