Job Description

JOB STATUS: OPEN


POSTING NUMBER: 00066931


SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026


CALENDAR: Traditional


POSTING NUMBER: 00066931


LOCATION: 427:KENNEDY MS


POSITION TITLE: DEAN OF STUDENTS

JOB DESCRIPTION:



Provides leadership, management and supervision in the student programs of the school, and maintains focus on a variety of areas related to academics, coordinated curriculum, staff development, instruction, home-school cooperation and developing a sense of community.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


Acts as student advisor in cooperation with school counselor. Provides leadership and acts as the student advocate for all students. Works with small groups of identified students in order to identify issues and attempt to resolve the concerns or to provide direction and leadership to these groups. Develops and consults the school on curriculum activities. Develops school Re:Learning and Coalition programs, proposals and their annual revisions where applicable. Conducts student needs evaluations and implements programs in order to meet the students' requirements. Completes self evaluations, testing and other activities related to curriculum. Provides in-service to new teachers and assists teachers as needed. Develops and presents in-service training to teachers and staff. Directs and assigns curricular activities of the resource teacher. Participates in developing school schedules. Participates in the Instructional Council. Organizes, and administers school wide testing programs. Develops, organizes, and implements programs/activities that promote a positive school climate. Assists in staffing activities. Attends meetings and keeps updated with state guidelines for curriculum and instructions.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:



Preferences:


Knowledge of Re:Learning and the Coalition of Essential Schools where applicable. Five years of experience in teaching, counseling or in other leadership roles.Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone. Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements. Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others. Knowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.

REQUIREMENTS:



Requires:


Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field. Valid NM Teacher's Level II or Level III license appropriate to teaching assignment. 200 K-8 for Elementary 350 5-9 for Middle-Level 300 6-12 Secondary

for middle and high school.*


CONTACT INFORMATION:


Contact: David Adviento Mackey at 505-298-6701 / david.mackey@aps.edu


APPLY TO:



APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.


In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.



ADDITIONAL INFO:


SALARY: Schedule A


DAYS: 190


HOURS:


START DATE: 10/15/25