Assistant Principal Jobs in Washington

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 Head of School/Lower School Director Full-Time | In-Person | Bellevue, WA | $28$32/hour Mission Open Window School nurtures and inspires students of high...

Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, Elementary Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: District-Wide   Additional Information: Show/Hide Wilder and...

Associate Principal at Juanita High School 25-26

  • Redmond, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, High School Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Juanita High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Juanita High...

Associate Principal at Lakeview Elementary 25-26

  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, Elementary Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Lakeview Elementary   Additional Information: Show/Hide Lakeview...

Associate Principal at Juanita Elementary (0.5 FTE) 25-26

  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, Elementary Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Juanita Elementary   Additional Information: Show/Hide Juanita...

22368: Assistant Principal

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 7 days ago

The Assistant Principal assists with financial and facilities management and supports effective staff performance. The assistant principal reports to the principal....

Assistant Principal, Saddle Mt. Elem, Grades 1-3

  • Mattawa, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Mattawa, WA
  • 7 days ago

WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #73 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, SADDLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GRADES 1-3 Elementary Assistant Principal; Saddle Mt....

Montessori Assistant Principal

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 7 days ago

About the Position The Assistant Principal is a vital and visible leader in the school community....

Assistant Principal - High School

  • Spanaway, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA
  • 9 days ago

Knowledge and experience in implementing Federal, State and district student discipline policies....

High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director

  • Goldendale, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Goldendale, WA
  • 14 days ago

Reports To: Building Principal Job Goal: To provide the leadership necessary to set, promote, and maintain a positive learning environment. To work with students, staff, and parents in providing...

Assistant Principal @ Rogers High School

  • Spokane, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 14 days ago

This is an Assistant Principal posting for Rogers High School for the 2025-26 school year....

Assistant Principal

  • Deer Park, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Deer Park, WA
  • 16 days ago

The assistant principal provides strong instructional leadership and offers encouragement and support to grade-level teams as they use the PLC framework to identify and close gaps in learning for every...

Middle School Assistant Principal

  • Bothell, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 17 days ago

Middle School Assistant Principal Northshore School District 417 Bothell, WA Job Details Full-time $180,998 - $190,161 a year 1 hour ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement...

Elementary School - Assistant Principal

  • Auburn, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 17 days ago

Elementary School - Assistant Principal JobID: 4386 Position Type: Administration - Certificated/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/23/2025 Location: Washington Elementary School Date Available: 07/...

District-Wide Assistant Principal (Ttk-12th Grade)

  • Winlock, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Winlock, WA
  • 17 days ago

The Winlock School District seeks an experienced, student-centered, and community-minded District-Wide Assistant Principal to join our administrative leadership team....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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