What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Association of Charter School Education Services?
North Valley Academy is a public charter school, serving grades K-8. NVA is committed to providing all students with a rich and well-balanced education, through a rigorous focus on Mathematics, Language Arts, with an emphasis on Health and Wellness. Located in the beautiful Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NVA is hiring for the following certified position for the 2025-26 school year:
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
(job listing will close on 4/11/2025)
Assistant Principal
Job Duties
An Assistant Principal at a charter school plays a vital role in supporting the school’s mission, ensuring academic excellence, and maintaining a positive school culture.
1. Instructional Leadership
- Lead professional development sessions and mentor new teachers.
- Analyze student achievement data to drive instructional decisions and interventions.
- Attend monthly Governing Council meetings
- Assist with Charter School Renewal, budget planning, and yearly planning.
2. Student Discipline & Behavior Management
- Enforce school policies related to student behavior, discipline, and attendance.
- Implement positive behavior support strategies and restorative practices.
- Work with students, teachers, and families to address behavior concerns and develop intervention plans.
- Ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
3. School Operations & Compliance
- Assist in coordinating daily school operations, including scheduling, transportation, and facility management.
- Ensure compliance with charter school policies, state regulations, and accreditation requirements.
- Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, and other non-instructional periods.
4. Testing & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Oversee standardized testing logistics and ensure smooth administration; complete testing coordinator training as a backup for the DTC.
- Support teachers in using data to drive instructional improvements.
5. Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with parents and communicate school expectations and student progress.
- Organize parent meetings, workshops, and school events to foster community involvement.
- Address parent concerns and collaborate with families to support student success.
- Monitor staff attendance and facilitate attendance meetings
6. Teacher & Staff Support
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, and evaluating teachers and staff.
- Foster a collaborative and professional working environment among faculty and staff.
- Step in for the principal when needed and serve as a leadership presence in the school.
- Lead professional development in Restorative Practice.
7. School Culture & Mission Alignment
- Uphold and promote the charter school’s mission, vision, and values.
- Model high expectations for students and staff while fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Support extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and student leadership initiatives. Other duties as assigned by Principal or Head Administrator.
If you are looking for a dynamic school to call your professional home, please send a letter of interest, a resume,
and a copy of current NM teaching license to employment@nvanm.org or fax to (505) 998-0505. All applicants
must be licensed through the NM Public Education Department in addition to having the appropriate
endorsement(s), if applicable, in each subject area. Hiring is conditional upon a cleared FBI Background Check
and verification of all licensure requirements. North Valley Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
