Principal (25-26 SY)

Job Title:             Principal

FLSA Status:       EXEMPT

Principal Salary Schedule:

Elementary:  $88,800-$94,223

Middle School:  $101,500-$109,508

High School:  $117,500-$124,793

(increases are based on years of experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree

A valid New Mexico Administrative License as required by the State of New Mexico

8 years experience in public school administration and supervision and/or teaching.

Exhibit professional conduct as per NM professional ethics.

Demonstrative professional competency as per NM Administrator licensure requirements.

Skills/Aptitudes:

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

Essential Job Responsibilities of Principal:

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Knows what to do to successfully complete assigned work.
• Promotes an environment /climate conducive to productive performance.
• Plans for and manages the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities, program and time.
• Communicates accurately and effectively.
• Uses supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the program of the district.
• Provides leadership in continuous school improvement efforts and demonstrate leadership.
• Complies with all School Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Facilitates the planning and development of curriculum and instructional goals for school, staff, and students.
• Monitors and facilitates the progress programs toward established goals.
• Uses supervision, staff development, and performance evaluations to improve the instructional process of the school. To do this, the principal will follow procedures consistent with the state and local Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan. 
• Responsible for student behavior on campus, handling cases up to and including recommendation for suspension or expulsion.
• Assigns and supervises all school activities to include lunch and busy duty.
• Maintains and supervises all non-instruction pupil records to include attendance.
• Manages the resources of the school including personnel, finances, and facilities.
• Stays current with the new school programs and practices through training and educational literature.
• Complies with all school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Completes required reports and communications throughout the year.
• Interviews and forwards recommendations to fill site vacancies as per district policy.
• Enhances public relations with community members, parents, staff and students.
• Oversees inventory of textbooks, supplies, equipment, forms, etc.
• Oversees and maintains the non-instruction equipment, supplies and machines necessary for the function of the school.
• Oversight and maintenance of the permanent furniture to ensure that they are in good working order.
• Attends Board meetings and provides information to the Board as requested.
• Supervises all staff attached to the school.
• Supervises all other resource and service personnel while functioning in assigned school.
• Forms and meets with or appoint individuals to meet with all committees (SAT,IEP, PAC, etc.) in a consistent and timely manner.
• Supervises extracurricular activities.
• Performs essential duties of other employees in the building including custodial, instructional, and secretarial.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Salary : $88,800 - $94,223