Assistant Principal Jobs

An Assistant Principal, also known as a Vice Principal, is an integral part of a school's administration team. They fulfil a variety of roles that may include managing school activities, overseeing daily school operations, coordinating curriculum, supervising teachers and staff, monitoring student progress, and enforcing disciplinary rules. They also assist the Principal in more complex administrative tasks and act as the Principal in their absence. Some Assistant Principals may also have specific responsibilities such as Special Education or Discipline Coordinator.

Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal, individuals may hold positions such as Classroom Teacher, Department Head, or School Counselor. Importantly, they must have a strong educational background, often including a Master's Degree in Education Administration or a related field. An administrative certification is also usually required. Key skills for this role encompass strong leadership, excellent communication, good organizational skills, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. An understanding of curriculum development, budgeting, and school law are also vital to the role.

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Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal at Park Hill High School

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 hours ago

This job reports to the Assistant Principal....

Assistant Principal for Instruction

  • Anderson, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Anderson, SC
  • 2 hours ago

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: South Carolina teaching certificate and school principal certificate....

Interim Assistant Principal

  • Milford, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Milford, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Interim Assistant Principal with immediate start date. Administrative contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. Salary range is $65,141 through $128,073 based upon experience....

Assistant Principal - Middle School

  • North Easton, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Easton, MA
  • 2 hours ago

*Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct and attendance to students, staff and parents....

Administrative Assistant- BHS Asst Principal's Office

  • Brockton, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 2 hours ago

PRINCIPAL OFFICE 10 MONTH PLUS 2 WEEK - SCHEDULE 4Qualifications:Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and practices....

Middle School Vice Principal - Long Term Sub

  • Fall River, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Thank you for your interest in Fall River Public Schools! We are now using Frontline for our application tracking system. Please use the link below to submit an application for this job through...

Assistant Principal, Adult Education

  • Montebello, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Montebello Unified School District See attachment on original job posting FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Please note: Workdays & Hours: Monday - Thursday - 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 4...

Assistant Middle School Principal

  • Dunbar, WV
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dunbar, WV
  • 18 hours ago

operations. 6) Prepares and implements short and long range plans. 7) Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body....

Assistant Principal's Secretary 2025-26 - Tyee Middle School

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 18 hours ago

discipline. • Gathers and organizes information for a variety of reports. • Prepares reports for assistant principal • Processes paperwork for a variety of payments for activities such as athletics...

(Anticipated Vacancy) Assistant Principal 2025-2026, ALC WEST

  • Katy, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Help develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior....

Assistant Principal

  • Smiths Station, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Smiths Station, AL
  • 18 hours ago

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education....

Secretary - Assistant Principal

  • Katy, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Katy, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Type all correspondence, forms, etc. required by assistant principal. Telephone – answer, take messages, transfer calls....

Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior....

Assistant Principal

  • Burr Oak, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Burr Oak, MI
  • 18 hours ago

The assistant principal provides leadership support to the principal with the management of instructional leadership of the school building....

Assistant Principal - High School

  • Howell, MI
  • 18 hours ago
  • Howell, MI
  • 18 hours ago

Participates in the District/School Improvement Team to establish the District/School Improvement Plan....

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals offer the following education background
Master's Degree
66.0%
Doctorate Degree
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
High School or GED
1.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.1%
Associate's Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Principals
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%



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