Assistant Principal Jobs in Louisiana

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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Substitute Assistant Principal- Walker Junior High

  • Livingston, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Livingston, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Substitute Assistant Principal- Walker Junior High JobID: 1586 Position Type: Administration: Assistant Principal/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 7/16/2025 Location: Walker Junior High Closing Date...

Assistant Principal

  • Starks, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Starks, LA
  • 2 days ago

certification....

Assistant Principal/Administrative Assistant

  • Negreet, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Negreet, LA
  • 4 days ago

Assistant Principal Qualifications: Valid Louisiana certification to practice as a school assistant principal, Bulletin 746, Revised....

Secondary Assistant Principal

  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 5 days ago

The assistant principal shall act as principal in the principal's absence if so designated by the principal....

Secondary Associate Principal

  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 5 days ago

Principals and Assistant Principals shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports: Instructional Components Fulfill duties...

Assistant Principal

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 6 days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Assistant Principal - All Levels Salary Scale: Instructional Indexed Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA Status...

Assistant Principal

  • La Place, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • La Place, LA
  • 7 days ago

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND ON HUMAN RESOURCES PAGE OF WEBSITE. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Job Advertisement Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree, principalship...

Principal / Assistant Principal

  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 8 days ago

Principal, Sixth Ward Middle School Length of Employment: 205 days Salary Range: $70,470 - $95,831 The deadline for the receipt of the complete application packet in the superintendent's office for...

Assistant Principal - Broadmoor STEM Academy

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 10 days ago

Domains and Components will be used for the Assistant Principal evaluation in conjunction with measures of student growth....

Assistant Principal - South Grant Elementary School

  • Dry Prong, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Dry Prong, LA
  • 14 days ago

Grant Parish School Board will receive applications for the following position: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - SOUTH GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS: Certification as Principal/Educational Leader according...

Assistant Principal

  • Avondale, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • Avondale, LA
  • 23 days ago

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: A certified administrator serving in the capacity of assistant principal must be able to communicate in standard English both orally and in writing....

Assistant Principal

  • Harvey, LA
  • 26 days ago
  • Harvey, LA
  • 26 days ago

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: A certified administrator serving in the capacity of assistant principal must be able to communicate in standard English both orally and in writing....

Assistant Principal of Instruction-Caddo Magnet High School

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago

The assistant principal guarantees that all instruction is grounded in and guided by the Common Core Standards....

Assistant Principal

  • Amite, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Amite, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: Woodland Park Magnet    Attachment(s): Advertisement Job Description...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in Louisiana

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 in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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