Assistant Principal Jobs in New York

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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Elementary School Assistant Principal

  • Baldwin, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Baldwin, NY
  • 20 hours ago

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL LOCATION: Plaza Elementary School REPORTS TO: Building Principal EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025-2026 School Year WORK YEAR: 11-Month RESPONSIBILITIES: This assistant principal...

Assistant Principal

  • Springville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Springville, NY
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Principal Springville CSD 267 Newman Street Springville, NY 14141 Certified - Administrative - Elementary Asst Principal Job Number ......

Assistant Principal, Special Education Elementary (Interim)

  • Liberty, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Liberty, NY
  • 2 days ago

and leadership skills to fill the role of Special Education Assistant Principal....

School Secretary - HS Assistant Principals

  • South Glens Falls, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • South Glens Falls, NY
  • 3 days ago

School Secretary - HS Assistant Principals 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars South Glens Falls, NY There is an anticipated vacancy for a School Secretary at the High School for the Assistant Principals....

Deputy Principal/Snr/Research Scientist (Data Assimilation & Ensembles Branch) [What the role is] The Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS) is the research division of the Meteorological...

Assistant Principal Fellowship Program - PTO

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children,...

Assistant Principal - Middle School Interim

  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 4 days ago

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Assistant Principal (NY)- SY 25-26 - Certified School Building Leader

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally...

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Assistant Principal, Lincoln/Perkins Schools

  • Newark, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NY
  • 6 days ago

Assistant Principal, Lincoln/Perkins Schools Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $72,000 base; commensurate with experience Job Description Assistant Principal: Shared Lincoln...

Assistant Principal

  • Accord, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Accord, NY
  • 7 days ago

Job Opening Information Assistant Principal Application Deadline 7/15/2025 Position Title Assistant Principal Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Job Description RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL...

Assistant Principal

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 8 days ago

teachers and staff; Evaluate teachers following district APPR guidelines; Address student discipline issues as needed and follow through discipline referrals with teachers, parents and students; Create...

Elementary Assistant Principal

  • Middle Island, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Middle Island, NY
  • 10 days ago

ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL The successful candidate will provide the leadership necessary to promote a rigorous and comprehensive instructional program that ensures the academic, social, and emotional...

High School Assistant Principal

  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • 10 days ago

This will include but not limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures...

Assistant Principal

  • Jamestown, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Jamestown, NY
  • 12 days ago

Oversees student discipline, implementation of the buildings Code of Conduct consistent with legislation and local policy, works collaboratively with student, teachers, and community members to make...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in New York

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 New York 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 New York
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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