"Job Title: Assistant Principal FLSA Status: EXEMPT Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; MA or equivalent degree in School Administration NM 100 Level Administrative License or ability to apply and receive (within three months from initial hire date) 5 years minimum teaching experience. 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 Assistant 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. Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives; Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students; Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning; Acts in the decision-making role of Principal in his/her absence. Leads committees when interviewing and hiring staff Serves as Instructional leader for certified and associate staff Monitors physical plant operations and maintenance Assists in Master Scheduling decision Authorizes movies/speaker approval with individual teachers. Collaborates consistently with other Assistant Principals. Does daily AM/PM duty in areas where students are present. Daily lunch duty in cafeteria and other eating areas. Enforces discipline system Oversees and contributes to programs dealing with dropout prevention Supervises credentialing system for teachers Attends and monitors evening/weekend events Serves as the resource and authority for grade reporting/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 law compliance Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations, and professional development plans, professional growth plans as needed. Participates in Planned Learning Communities activities. Monitors daily attendance and truancy issues. Works with counselors on key processes. Accountable for local, state and Federal budget issues. Sets general tone in cooperation, encouragement, and professional development through staff development opportunities (in-services and meetings) Good technology skills. Conducts/assists in internal investigations at site level. Performs other job duties as assigned. Supervisor and Reviewers: Principal