An Assistant School Principal provides support and shares some or many of the duties of the School Principal. May oversee operations within a school, managing teachers and other staff. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
To assist the principal in fulfilling the major role of promoting the educational well-being of each student in the school. To assist in maintaining an ordered climate that supports meaningful learning experiences for each student in the school. To promote regular school attendance. To assist in the development of self-discipline in each student in the school. To assist in effective community involvement in the activities in the school. To help each student develop an appreciation for cultural and ethnic differences.
Core Job Functions:
Leadership & Administrative Support Serve as the direct report to the Principal and act on their behalf when necessary. Assist in interpreting and implementing school regulations and district policies for students, parents, and staff. Support personnel management activities, including: Interviewing prospective teacher candidates. Inducting and orienting new staff and faculty. Evaluating certificated personnel. Coordinating in-service education programs. Implementing due process procedures for certificated personnel when required. Student Discipline & Support Manage disciplinary actions referred to the Principal's office by teachers, staff, or students, and handle special cases as directed. Assist in implementing student due process procedures. Supervise student/parent/teacher conferences as assigned. Monitor and address transportation-related discipline issues. Curriculum & Instruction Support curriculum development, instructional improvement, and assist teachers with specific instructional challenges. Help implement grading policies and oversee homebound education programs. Scheduling & Records Management Develop and maintain the master schedule of classes to meet student needs, statutory requirements, and facility constraints. Coordinate registration and scheduling for all students each semester. Manage schedule changes and verify student status at year-end, notifying parents of irregularities. Maintain accurate student records, including transcripts, attendance, testing data, and transfer information. Supervise periodic reporting of student progress to parents. Attendance & Insurance Oversee the issuance of absence/tardy slips, maintain records, and investigate irregular cases. Report excessive absences or tardiness to the Principal and coordinate solutions with parents. Supervise the student insurance program. Facilities & Operations Assist with facility coordination, including: Classroom scheduling within facility limitations. Scheduling extracurricular and outside use of school grounds. Conducting safety inspections and follow-ups. Overseeing maintenance and custodial activities. Manage rental and contracting for off-campus group use of facilities. Activities & Events Develop and maintain a master schedule of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including athletic events. Coordinate scheduling with clubs, sponsors, other schools, and district offices. Distribute monthly calendars and updated schedules to campus and district offices. Organize student assemblies and supervise student council activities. Develop and distribute the student handbook. Budget & Purchasing Collaborate with department heads to develop and amend budget requests. Facilitate purchasing activities for the school. Additional Responsibilities Coordinate cafeteria, transportation, and other support services with district and community offices. Assist in supervising guidance services. Facilitate and oversee athletic programs. Perform other duties as directed by the Principal.
Core Values:
Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product. Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel. Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model. Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.
Professional Qualities:
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner Function effectively as a team member Be responsible, reliable, and punctual Be flexible and adaptable to change Positively accept direction Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis Be a positive role model for students Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting. The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability. Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Note:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department. Updated 12/8/25
