JOB TITLE: Elementary Assistant Principal
SUMMARY OF POSITION/PURPOSE:
The Elementary Assistant Principal assists the principal with daily responsibilities of school operation. It is imperative that this individual use educational leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.
SUPERVISOR:
Elementary School Principal
SUPERVISES:
All staff, other than principal and assistant principals, assigned to the elementary school
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's Degree
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years teaching experience
Preferred: Five years administrative experience at the Elementary level, knowledge of special education laws and regulations and direct experience work with students with special needs.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
New Mexico Public Education Department 3A Administrative License
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in facilitating the planning and development of curriculum and instructional goals for school staff and students.
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in monitoring and facilitating the progress of programs toward established goals.
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in using supervision, staff development and performance evaluation to improve the instructional process of the school.
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in managing the resources of the school including personnel, finances, and facilities.
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in establishing and maintaining an environment conductive to learning.
- The Elementary assistant principal will assist the principal in communicating accurately and effectively to keep staff and community informed of all pertinent information.
- The Elementary assistant principal adheres to State Standard of Excellence.
- At the direction of the principal, supervises extracurricular activities.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employee's work:
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Standing
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60%
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Inside
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95%
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Walking
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35%
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Outside
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5%
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Sitting
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5%
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Total
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100%
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100%
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Requirements While Performing Job:
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Physical Activity
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Daily: Yes/No
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Description
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Twist: Waist
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Yes
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Wrist
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Yes
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Neck/Shoulder
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Yes
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Stoop, bend
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Yes
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Squat, kneel or crawl
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Yes
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Repetitive motions of hands or wrists
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Yes
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Run
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No
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Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment
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No
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Ride equipment
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No
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Walk on uneven terrain
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No
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Fine finger dexterity
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Yes
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Manual dexterity
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Yes
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Reaching above shoulders
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Yes
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Reaching at shoulder height
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Yes
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Reaching below shoulders
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Yes
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Other
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Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight
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No. of lbs. from the floor
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Push
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Pull
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Lift
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Carry
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Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
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0-25
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X
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X
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Weekly
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26-50
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X
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X
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Once in a while
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51-150
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Above 150
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No. of lbs from chest high
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0-25
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X
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X
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Weekly
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26-50
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X
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X
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Once in a while
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51-150
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Above 150
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No. of lbs. over head
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0-25
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X
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X
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Once in a while
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26-50
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51-150
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Above 150
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Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:
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Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
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Cold/heat of outside work
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Yes
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Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
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Contact with the public
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Yes
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Dampness
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Electrical
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Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
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High work spaces
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Machine noise
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Radiation
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Sun
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Vibration
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Protective equipment required
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Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities
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Normal night vision
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Normal depth perception
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X
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Normal depth vision
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X
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Normal color vision
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X
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Red/Green/Amber color vision
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X
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Uncorrected Vision
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Corrected Vision
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X
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Hearing essentially normal
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X
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Some high tone loss
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Significant high tone loss
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Low tone loss
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Other requirements: Corrected hearing
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X
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This position will be paid according to the Administrator Salary Schedule
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PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Elementary Campus
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
Year Round as per Administrative Calendar
EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Elementary Principal
Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.
***IF CHOSEN, APPLICANT MAY NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
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