Assistant Principal (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Gadsden Independent School District•Santa Teresa, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal administers school educational programs in high school. This role supervises students and staff, assists the school principal in the overall administration of instructional programs and campus-level operations, and coordinates assigned student activities and services. The position requires adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and all relevant rules, regulations, and policies. The Assistant Principal plays a key role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting instructional programs, and managing campus operations, including special education coordination, program coordination (dual credit, summer school, etc.), teacher evaluations, staff supervision, budget management, and student discipline.

Requirements

Demonstrates ability as a classroom teacher.
Knowledge of instructional administration.
Thorough understanding of school operations.
Strong organizational, communication, computer and interpersonal skills.
Ability to coordinate campus support operations.
Master's Degree
Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience
New Mexico Teaching License, New Mexico Administrative License or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

Administers school educational programs.
Supervises students and staff.
Assists the school principal in overall administration of instructional programs and campus level operations.
Coordinates assigned student activities and services.
Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Assists with the implementation of District policies and procedures, State Board regulations, Federal regulations and State statutes.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
Assists in establishing short and long range educational goals for the school consistent with district policy.
Helps develop a school atmosphere conducive to learning by using a positive humanistic approach in working with staff and students.
Helps the principal in promotion of parent and community relations.
Helps supervise the school's instructional programs.
Serves as the Special Education, 504 Campus Coordinator as assigned by the principal.
Coordinates special programs: dual credit, summer school, distant learning, SLRT, and EPSS as assigned by the principal.
Provides and maintains inventory for instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Conducts classroom observations and serves as an evaluator in the teacher evaluation system.
Assists in the organization and administering of in service teacher training and staff evaluations.
Shares supervisory responsibility for professional and support staff with school principal.
Arranges for and oversees substitute teachers.
Assists in determining staffing needs.
Assists in the development of the master schedule.
Assists the principal with the implementation of school improvement programs.
Provides documentation and/or assistance in investigating, collecting and gathering information regarding questions, complaints and incidents involving faculty, staff and students to the campus/site administrator.
Assists the principal in implementing and maintaining discipline of the student body.
Coordinates and manages parent, teacher and student meetings concerning discipline.
Counsels and disciplines students in cases of attendance and behavior problems.
Supervises attendance and truancy.
Serves as Site Test Coordinator to prepare and assist in the administration of all district and state mandated assessments.
Monitors student academic achievement for placement by analyzing state mandated test results.
Assists the principal with the supervision of extracurricular activities.
Plans and supervises student activity programs.
Maintains student records.
Assists in the management and preparation of the school budget.
Helps supervise the preparation of all school reports.
Assists the principal in providing a clean and orderly building.
Informs the principal promptly of all cases of extremes dangers and disaster.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Directly supervises 20+ employees in the Licensed and Support Staff as assigned.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.