DEAN OF STUDENTS

Provides leadership, management and supervision in the student programs of the school, and maintains focus on a variety of areas related to academics, coordinated curriculum, staff development, instruction, home-school cooperation and developing a sense of community.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as student advisor in cooperation with school counselor.
• Provides leadership and acts as the student advocate for all students.
• Works with small groups of identified students in order to identify issues and attempt to resolve the concerns or to provide direction and leadership to these groups.
• Develops and consults the school on curriculum activities.
• Develops school Re:Learning and Coalition programs, proposals and their annual revisions where applicable.
• Conducts student needs evaluations and implements programs in order to meet the students' requirements.
• Completes self evaluations, testing and other activities related to curriculum.
• Provides in-service to new teachers and assists teachers as needed.
• Develops and presents in-service training to teachers and staff.
• Directs and assigns curricular activities of the resource teacher.
• Participates in developing school schedules.
• Participates in the Instructional Council.
• Organizes, and administers school wide testing programs.
• Develops, organizes, and implements programs/activities that promote a positive school climate.
• Assists in staffing activities.
• Attends meetings and keeps updated with state guidelines for curriculum and instructions.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Preferences:

• Knowledge of Re:Learning and the Coalition of Essential Schools where applicable.
• Five years of experience in teaching, counseling or in other leadership roles. 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid New Mexico teaching certificate endorsed in the area to be taught.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Natalie Martinez at View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io
APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: APS Jobs, Certified Application.


In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.


ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS: 190
HOURS:
START DATE: November 2, 2026
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