Assistant Principal Rio Rancho Public Schools - 3.6 Rio Rancho, NM Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Classroom experience Classroom Teaching Full Job Description This is a Short Term Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year 240

Day Contract Independence High School Minimum Qualifications:

MA or equivalent degree in School Administration New Mexico Public Education Department Level III-B Administrative License or ability to apply and receive; and 7 years minimum teaching experience.

Skills/Aptitudes:

Effective organizational ability; Professional written and oral communication skills; and Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Assistant Principal:

Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and District-wide objectives; Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning; Acts in the decision-making role of Principal in his/her absence; Leads committees when interviewing and hiring staff; Serves as Instructional leader for certified and associate staff; Monitors physical plant operations and maintenance; Assist in Master Scheduling decisions; Authorize movies/speaker approval with individual teachers; Collaborates consistently with Assistant Principals; Does daily AM/PM duty in areas where students are present; Daily lunch duty in cafeteria and other eating areas; Enforces discipline system; Oversees and contributes to programs dealing with dropout prevention; Supervises credentialing system for teachers; Attends and monitors evening/weekend events; Serves as the resource and authority for grade reporting/review; Assists in graduation requirements, arrangements, and ceremony; Responsible for school inventory data collection, deletion, and accounting; Holds monthly grade level meetings; Responsible for Special Education issues and law compliance; Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations, professional development plans, professional growth plans as needed; Participates in Planned Learning Communities activities; Monitors daily attendance and truancy issues; Works with counselors on key processes; Accountable for local, state, and federal budget issues; Sets general tone in cooperation, encouragement, and professional development through staff development opportunities (in-services and meetings); Good technology skills; and Performs other job duties as assigned.

Application Procedure:

The following documents must be attached to complete this application: One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university if not current in personnel file; Copy of Professional License; Resume; Letter of Interest; and 3 current signed/dated letters of recommendation. Letters are considered current when dated within two years of the date of the application. An Equal Opportunity Employer Salary information can be found here