Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Rio Rancho Public Schools Independence High School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rio Rancho Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5847170 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately 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 7years minimum teaching experience. Skills/Aptitudes: Effectiveorganizational ability; Professional writtenand oral communication skills; and Ability to maintainhigh 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 withstudents; Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment isconducive to student learning; Acts in the decision-making role of Principal in his/herabsence; Leads committees when interviewing and hiringstaff; Serves as Instructional leader for certified andassociate staff; Monitors physical plant operations andmaintenance; Assist in Master Scheduling decisions; Authorize movies/speaker approval with individualteachers; Collaborates consistently with AssistantPrincipals; Does daily AM/PM duty in areas where students arepresent; Daily lunch duty in cafeteria and other eatingareas; Enforces discipline system; Oversees and contributes to programs dealing withdropout prevention; Supervises credentialing system for teachers;Attends and monitors evening/weekend events; Serves as the resource and authority for gradereporting/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 lawcompliance; Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations,professional development plans, professional growth plans as needed; Participates in Planned Learning Communitiesactivities; Monitors daily attendance and truancy issues; Works with counselors on key processes; Accountable for local, state, and federal budgetissues; 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 Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Contact Information Andrea Yarbrough , Principal Independence High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr