Overview
Category:administrative
Median Salary:$85,000
Education Required:masters
Growth Outlook:stable
Student Interaction:administrative
Key Responsibilities
- 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 Day in the Life
- 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
1
Bachelor's degree in Education
2
Teaching experience (3-5 years)
3
Master's in Educational Leadership
4
Administrative credential
Required Certifications
- Administrative credential
- Previous teaching license
- Leadership certifications
Career Progression
Teacher → Assistant Principal→
Assistant Principal → Principal→
District Administrator→
Superintendent pathway
Work Environment
Office near main entrance, frequent movement throughout building
Typical Schedule
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evening events