Santa Fe Public Schools
Position Type:
Teachers/Educators
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Location: Ortiz Middle School
Title: Dean of Students
Work Unit: Ortiz Middle School
Reports To: Principal(s)
Contract Length: 10 Month
Pay Schedule: Teacher
Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Union Status: NEA
Licensure: NMPED Teacher Level III A or B Note:
All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
General Function: Provides support and back-up to the Principal in providing a safe learning environment and ensuring a high quality curriculum to include: Attendance Office, Average Daily Membership (Registration/Withdrawal), Truancy Prevention, and Dropout Prevention. Assists Principal in implementing and managing policies, regulations and procedures to insure compliance with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
Education/Training/Experience Minimum:
Master's Degree in related field and six (6) years of experience in teaching and/or Administration required. NM Level 3A License Preferred:
New Mexico Level 3B Administrative license. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Conflict mediation skills. Possesses excellent listening skills. Ability to use a computer including proficiency in MS Office programs. Ability to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines. Organization facilitation skills. First aid and CPR. Word processing, e-mail, standard office software packages. Knowledge of and experience with District's computerized data system beneficial. Ability to make varied decisions, which at times must be made quickly, have a high impact on students and staff, may have long-term effect and can have legal and financial implications for school and district. A strong knowledge of services needed to support student learning.
Essential Job Functions Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Communicates with parents, students and staff to resolve student safety and discipline issues. Communicates with law enforcement contacts, attends hearings and investigations, and prepares documentation. Monitors activities and facilities for conduct and safety concerns. Promotes and facilitates academic success for all students and staff. Provides for instructional materials and supplies and integration of technology into instruction and curriculum. Serves as liaison between the school and parents, business partners, and community. Attends school and community events. Assists students with general needs and makes referrals to internal and external services as needed. Assists with budget management, and supervision of facilities and grounds maintenance. Coordinates support services such as transportation, maintenance, and food services. Maintains school's master schedule, including registration for students and staffing assignment dates. Provides input to grant applications, charter applications, and reports. Coordinates or oversees special program staff. Supervises communication with parents and students regarding attendance, schedules, etc Participates in district and community meetings and committees. Communicates and upholds district policies in meetings and direct interpersonal exchanges. Develops consensus, mediates problems, coordinates schedules and activities with a variety of individuals, including staff members, district administrators and professionals, consultants, volunteers, parents, media reporters and other people in the community. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal; appears as a representative of the school in lieu of the principal Assists the principal in all areas of budgeting, supervision and planning May assist in evaluating non-certificated staff. May assist in evaluating certified staff if Administratively licensed. Assists in parent conferences Assists in general school record keeping Serves as student/parent liaison to counseling staff. Serves as program evaluator for all Student Services operations. Makes independent decisions only in areas stipulated by the principal Accepts the position as one of training as well as performance Keeps the principal informed of pertinent occurrences and decisions enacted during the absence of the principal May schedule and oversee athletic events and assemblies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: Level 3 Teacher: $75,000+
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): Standard office and classroom equipment including computers, copiers, fax, phone system, alarm system, audio-visual equipment.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Regularly required to stand; move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and electronically. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.
Environmental Conditions: Most work is performed in an indoor setting. Must have the ability to sit at a desk or computer for extended periods. Requires light physical exertion, including some walking, bending, and reaching. Environment may be hectic with classroom noise and frequent interruptions. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness. Begins and completes work within the allotted time. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application. Protects the district's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Location: Ortiz Middle School
Title: Dean of Students
Work Unit: Ortiz Middle School
Reports To: Principal(s)
Contract Length: 10 Month
Pay Schedule: Teacher
Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Union Status: NEA
Licensure: NMPED Teacher Level III A or B Note:
All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
General Function: Provides support and back-up to the Principal in providing a safe learning environment and ensuring a high quality curriculum to include: Attendance Office, Average Daily Membership (Registration/Withdrawal), Truancy Prevention, and Dropout Prevention. Assists Principal in implementing and managing policies, regulations and procedures to insure compliance with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
Education/Training/Experience Minimum:
Master's Degree in related field and six (6) years of experience in teaching and/or Administration required. NM Level 3A License Preferred:
New Mexico Level 3B Administrative license. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Conflict mediation skills. Possesses excellent listening skills. Ability to use a computer including proficiency in MS Office programs. Ability to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet deadlines. Organization facilitation skills. First aid and CPR. Word processing, e-mail, standard office software packages. Knowledge of and experience with District's computerized data system beneficial. Ability to make varied decisions, which at times must be made quickly, have a high impact on students and staff, may have long-term effect and can have legal and financial implications for school and district. A strong knowledge of services needed to support student learning.
Essential Job Functions Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Communicates with parents, students and staff to resolve student safety and discipline issues. Communicates with law enforcement contacts, attends hearings and investigations, and prepares documentation. Monitors activities and facilities for conduct and safety concerns. Promotes and facilitates academic success for all students and staff. Provides for instructional materials and supplies and integration of technology into instruction and curriculum. Serves as liaison between the school and parents, business partners, and community. Attends school and community events. Assists students with general needs and makes referrals to internal and external services as needed. Assists with budget management, and supervision of facilities and grounds maintenance. Coordinates support services such as transportation, maintenance, and food services. Maintains school's master schedule, including registration for students and staffing assignment dates. Provides input to grant applications, charter applications, and reports. Coordinates or oversees special program staff. Supervises communication with parents and students regarding attendance, schedules, etc Participates in district and community meetings and committees. Communicates and upholds district policies in meetings and direct interpersonal exchanges. Develops consensus, mediates problems, coordinates schedules and activities with a variety of individuals, including staff members, district administrators and professionals, consultants, volunteers, parents, media reporters and other people in the community. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal; appears as a representative of the school in lieu of the principal Assists the principal in all areas of budgeting, supervision and planning May assist in evaluating non-certificated staff. May assist in evaluating certified staff if Administratively licensed. Assists in parent conferences Assists in general school record keeping Serves as student/parent liaison to counseling staff. Serves as program evaluator for all Student Services operations. Makes independent decisions only in areas stipulated by the principal Accepts the position as one of training as well as performance Keeps the principal informed of pertinent occurrences and decisions enacted during the absence of the principal May schedule and oversee athletic events and assemblies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: Level 3 Teacher: $75,000+
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): Standard office and classroom equipment including computers, copiers, fax, phone system, alarm system, audio-visual equipment.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Regularly required to stand; move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and electronically. Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.
Environmental Conditions: Most work is performed in an indoor setting. Must have the ability to sit at a desk or computer for extended periods. Requires light physical exertion, including some walking, bending, and reaching. Environment may be hectic with classroom noise and frequent interruptions. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness. Begins and completes work within the allotted time. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application. Protects the district's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.