2026-2027 Socorro High School Assistant Principal

JOB TITLE: High School Assistant Principal

SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE:
It is imperative that this individual use educational leadership supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

SUPERVISOR:
High School Principal

SUPERVISES:
All staff other than principal and assistant principals assigned to high school

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Masters Degree

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years teaching experience
Preferred: Five years administrative experience at the high school level

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
New Mexico Public Education Department 3A Administrative License

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in facilitating the planning and development of curriculum and instructional goals for school staff and students.
2. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in monitoring and facilitating the progress of programs toward established goals.
3. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in using supervision staff development and performance evaluation to improve the instructional process of the school.
4. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in managing the resources of the school including personnel finances and facilities.
5. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in establishing and maintaining an environment conductive to learning.
6. The High School assistant principal will assist the principal in communicating accurately and effectively to keep staff and community informed of all pertinent information.
7. The High School assistant principal adheres to State Standard of Excellence.
8. At the direction of the principal assists the Athletic Director in the overall supervision of athletic events.
9. At the direction of the principal supervises extracurricular activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employees work:

Requirements While Performing Job:

Requirements for pushing lifting pulling or carrying obstacles of weight

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities

This position will be paid according to the Administration Salary Schedule: JOB LOCATION:
High School Campus

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
Year Round Calendar as approved by Socorro School Board

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
High School Principal

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Required Experience:

Junior IC