Assistant Principal (Mesa Middle) (2026-2027) SY

Roswell Independent Schools•Roswell, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Principal shall be accountable for accomplishing specific assignments as defined by the Principal. This role involves directing disciplinary and attendance policies, coordinating record-keeping, making required reports, and assisting with instructional materials and extra-curricular activities. The Assistant Principal will also counsel students, coordinate with external agencies on delinquency matters, and assist in supervising and evaluating personnel to improve the instructional process. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, supervising custodians, assuming principal responsibilities in their absence, conducting staff development, fostering a positive learning environment, assisting with standardized testing, conducting inventories, and maintaining a safe physical plant. The role also involves interpreting rules for teachers and de-escalating concerns from students, parents, and staff, while adhering to the district's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Currently hold or eligible to obtain a New Mexico Administrative license as required by the State of New Mexico.
Five years’ experience in public school administration and supervision and/or teaching.
Valid Drivers’ license and Car Insurance.

Responsibilities

Directs the disciplinary policies as established by Board of Education policies under supervision of the Principal.
Directs attendance procedure and attendance record keeping activities.
Coordinates record keeping required by the Superintendent and his staff.
Makes required reports.
Coordinates activities relating to instructional materials.
Assists with extra-curricular activities.
Counsels individual students and making referrals for specialized help for students with unique problems.
Coordinates with juvenile probation officer, and community law enforcement officers on matters relating to sever delinquency problems.
Assists with supervising and evaluating personnel.
Use supervision, staff development and performance evaluation to improve the instructional process of the school.
Assists in planning curriculum.
Supervise custodians.
Helps assume responsibilities of the principal in his/her absence.
Conducts staff development programs.
Develops a positive learning environment.
Assist with the standardized testing program in cooperation with the principal.
Conducts inventories and surveys as required.
Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and well-equipped physical plant.
Assists teachers in interpreting rules, policies and programs.
Attempt to deescalate students/parents/staff; listening/visiting with them about their concerns prior to them meeting with administrators.
Treats people with dignity and respect while adhering to all stipulations in Board Policy 3110 Code of Ethics of the Roswell Independent School District and 3111 Code of Conduct of the Roswell Independent School District.
Carries out all other duties as required by the Principal.