2026/27 SY Principal

2026/27 SY PrincipalTitle:2026/27 SY PrincipalLocation:McCurdy Charter SchoolDescription:The Principal is the main support and for students and staff, providing guidance and opportunities to improve for all. Fairness, objectivity, and good communication are essential for the Principal to provide support and leadership. The Principal works closely with the Director and other school leadership to set and meet educational/academic goals, provide professional development, and coordinate school improvement.Primary ResponsibilitiesEducation Program:Keeps informed of and interprets all laws, regulations, statues, rules, and policies affecting programs under his/her supervision.Directs all school testing and assessment requirements.Directs analysis and interpretation of data (achievement and survey) through descriptive statistics and narrative methods.Assists the Director with preparation and delivery of oral and written reports on assessment, evaluation, and survey results for staff and Board.Acts as a resource to teachers and Director in analyzing student achievement data.Coordinates with the Special Education Coordinator to support and monitor compliance of the special education program.Assists teachers in implementing a school-wide student discipline plan/policy. When necessary, works with students to improve behavior.Provides leadership, coordination, and guidance to develop, refine, and implement technology throughout the school.Management:Coordinates with the Registrar and Counseling Department to ensure completion of enrollment, attendance, and registration requirements.Assists the Director with preparation and administration of research/evaluation projects, needs assessment, and parent (community) satisfaction surveys.Assist in the preparation and administration of the school's budget and assumes responsibility for preparing all purchase orders.Attends and presides over such other meetings as the Director designates.Assists the Director with review of Board policies, status reports, handbooks, grant applications, school's annual calendar, and other documents required for overall management of school.Serves upon assignment by the Director as a resource person to various parent and community groups and facilitates their positive involvement in the school.Accepts from the Director such of his/her responsibilities as the Director chooses to delegate, and assumes full responsibility for discharging them.OperationsSupervises personnel to carry out maintenance work.Evaluates and recommends necessary improvements in school buildings and grounds.Develops and implements safety education programs.Coordinates late starts, snow days, and make-up days for the school.Works with teachers and the business office to secure transportation for pre-approved educational field trips and athletic events.Oversight of general facility maintenance needs and coordination or custodial and landscaping services and other operational safety and programmatic requirementsPersonnelWorks collaboratively with the Director to complete performance evaluations of teachers and support staff.Assists instructional staff in securing substitute teachers.Coordinates and supervises the work of all classified staff members.Provides or facilitates professional development opportunities for classified staffRecruitment of new staff and recommendations for hire of new employees or continued employment of staffSupervision of staff and contractors, including oversight of compliance with charter policies and relevant legal requirementsPhysical RequirementsWork is performed predominantly in an indoor environment and requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and lifting up to 15 pounds. Some outdoor supervisory tasks may also be required.Benefits:ERBMedical/dental/life insurancePaid time offRequirements:NM 3B Administrative LicensureStart Date:7/1/2026Salary:$93,750-$123,750 DOEContact Name:Sarah TarioContact Phone:5056926090Contact Email:director@mcsk12nm.orgContact Address:515 Camino ArboleraContact City:EspanolaContact State:NMContact Zip:87532Files:* Application for Certified Positions 2025 Revision (249 KB)