DEAN OF STUDENTS - SHORT TERM

Employer Albuquerque Public Schools
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
Type Full-time

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:

• 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: Lisa Ludvik at / lisa.ludvik@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: 08/03/2026

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