Assistant Principal Jobs in Concord, CA

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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Assistant Principal of Instruction

  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • moments ago

THE OPPORTUNITY Assistant Principal Pool (24-25SY) At Lighthouse Community Public Schools, the Assistant Principal (AP) is a developing instructional leader who works with the Principal and instructional...

2025/2026 - Assistant Principal (Robertson/Vista)

  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Alameda, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

2025/2026 - Assistant Principal (Robertson/Vista) About the Employer The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) is made up of 44 schools serving preschool-12th grade with approximately 33,000 students...

Assistant Principal

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Assistant Principal Salary Scale Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer...

Assistant Principal - Elementary School

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Principal Elementary School Site (to be determined) For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Job Description-...11.pdf...

Assistant Principal - Elementary School

  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakley, CA (21 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Completed application Letter of interest Resume 3 current letters of recommendation Administrative Services credential Comments and Other Information Assistant Principal Elementary School Site (to be...

Assistant Principal: High School - Fremont High School (2025-26)

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the assistant principal...

Vice Principal

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 6 days ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional Leadership Ensure the highest of expectations for student learning and achievement in every classroom, every day....

Vice Principal - Pool (2025-26 School Year)

  • Brentwood, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brentwood, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Vice Principal - Pool (2025-26 School Year) JobID: 706 Position Type: Management/Vice Principal Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: BUSD District Service Center Closing Date: 06/12/2025 Additional...

Assistant Principal, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Employer The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive...

Assistant Principal, Tennyson High School (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Employer The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive...

Vice Principal - Pool (2025-26 School Year)

  • Brentwood, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brentwood, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate the school during the Principals absence Coordinate programs for support of student success, i.e. counseling, bilingual, Title I, attendance Facilitate Student Study Team Maintain student...

Assistant Principal: High School - Oakland Technical High School (2025-26)

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the assistant principal...

Assistant Principal : High School

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The job of High School Assistant Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the High School Principal with specific responsibility for directing overall site...

Elmentary Vice Principal Pool, Site To Be Determined

  • Antioch, CA (11 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Antioch, CA (11 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 9 days ago

About the Employer We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools,...

KIPP - Assistant Principal - High School- San Francisco (25-26)

  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Concord, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Manages parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips) Acts as the first Leadership Team contact for student intervention and parent engagement; determines...

Demographic Data for Concord, CA

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in Concord, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals in Concord, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
66.0%
Doctorate Degree
22.7%
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 in Concord, CA
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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