2026-2027 SY - School Dean - Elementary

Work Location: Twin Lakes Elementary
Work Hours: 7.5 hours/day
Contract Length: 204 days
Salary: $86,464.00
Supervisor: Principal

About the Role

The School Dean will develop leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. The School Dean will perform at the effective or higher level as measured by the competencies and indicators found in the Handbook for Highly Objective Uniform Statewide Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) and meet the foundational expectations of the District Instructional Expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support school leadership in maintaining a culture that supports student achievement, high-quality instruction, and professional development to meet the diverse learning needs of the school community.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate an educational program within District policy to ensure objectives for student education are met.
• Comply with state-approved Code of Ethics of the education profession and uphold administrative directives, regulations, school board policies, and local, state, and federal laws.
• Safeguard confidentiality of privileged information.
• Use communication and relationship-building skills to engage the larger community in advocacy for equity in meeting diverse needs.
• Organize and support ongoing professional learning opportunities aligned with the New Mexico Professional Development Framework.
• Support the Principal in managing the school campus, budget, and daily operations to equitably meet diverse learning needs.
• Develop, support, and supervise programs that lead to increased student attendance and achievement.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of campus/building staff; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Learn the process of staff evaluation and participate in the development and administration of District goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Work with the school leader to develop, prepare, and facilitate school budgets.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships.
• Utilize District curriculum based on state competencies, including objectives, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Direct the preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
• Confer with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Administer educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities and facilitate needed services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, and surrounding schools to coordinate educational services.
• Plan and direct building maintenance and ensure facilities follow health and safety regulations.
• Attend required meetings, conduct staff meetings, and participate in assigned committees.
• Prepare required state and district reports and allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as needed.
• Understand and respect cultural diversities and Native American traditional beliefs and practices of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level II Teaching License or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Educational Leadership.
• Flexibility in working with both adult and student learners.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties including sitting, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), moving about the room or school, carrying, reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment, including current technology.

Work Environment

• Work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Handle routine interruptions; flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
• After-hour work may be required.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from accredited colleges/universities attended for review.