Administrative
Elementary Assistant Principal
Supports principal in school leadership and operations
- Pay range
- $65,000–$110,000
- Median
- $85,000
- Education
- Master's degree
- Job outlook
- Stable
What you'll do
- Handle student discipline issues
- Supervise specific departments or grades
- Coordinate testing and assessments
- Evaluate teacher performance
- Manage daily operations
- Lead in principal's absence
A typical day
- Morning supervision and greetings
- Student discipline meetings
- Classroom observations
- Parent conferences
- Staff meetings and support
- Special education meetings
- After-school event supervision
Education & certification path
- Bachelor's degree in Education
- Teaching experience (3-5 years)
- Master's in Educational Leadership
- Administrative credential
Required certifications
- Administrative credential
- Previous teaching license
- Leadership certifications
Career progression
- Teacher → Assistant Principal
- Assistant Principal → Principal
- District Administrator
- Superintendent pathway
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- Office near main entrance, frequent movement throughout building
- Typical schedule
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evening events