ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

HS

•SPECIAL

EDUCATION

•SHORT TERM

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00070487

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

Traditional

CLOSING DATE

10/03/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

00070487

LOCATION:

550:

SANDIA HS

POSITION TITLE:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

HS

•SPECIAL

EDUCATION

•SHORT

TERM JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

Assists the Principal in all aspects of school management, curriculum development and student services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable

accommodation: Develops, implements and reviews school policies and procedures.

Coordinate implementation of district instructional program and ancillary and operational support programs.

Serves as instructional leader at the school.

Monitors school activities and policies for adherence to all district, state and national regulations.

Assesses appropriateness of school services and programs.

Recommends changes in programs, personnel, facilities, materials and equipment.

Evaluates the work of assigned school staff; provides reports to the Principal and cooperates in recognition or remediation of staff members as requested.

Designs in-service training programs at the school.

Assists in the recruitment and selection of applicants for school-based positions.

Establishes programs and communication procedures to encourage committee participation, student organizations, community support and extra-curricular activities.

Develops and maintains student discipline procedures for assigned caseload following established guidelines.

Assist in the development of budget recommendations for the school.

CURRICULUM

Oversees all aspects of scheduling, course descriptions and registration and assigns duties as necessary; oversees all aspects of district mandated standardized testing; oversees all aspects of student records and assists Principal as legal representative for the school; oversees textbook inventory; creates and serves on committees as necessary inside and outside of the school.

ATTENDANCE/DISCIPLINE

Establishes attendance and discipline referral and reporting procedures for campus-wide use; develops parental notification procedures; directs the preparation of suspension, neglect, referral and tardy forms; responds to inquiries from welfare, probation, legal and security agencies; creates and serves on committees as necessary inside and outside the school.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Supervise district employees completing operational tasks on campus; verifies completion of work orders; maintains orderly school environment; contacts security as necessary; serves as contact for outside contractors; oversees custodial work; creates and serves on committees as necessary inside and outside of the school. Duties. All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque Public Schools employees. Duties cannot be changed or altered.

Employees are not screened based on duties. Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, APS employee handbook, employment contract and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.

s the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.

Maintains professional competence through District mandated, individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within areas of responsibility.

Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.

Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.

Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.

Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.

Three years of teaching experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Experience. Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Educational Administration to include internship hours.

Valid NM Teacher's Level II or Level III license.

Valid NM Administrative license 100.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical examination.