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Assistant School Principal

Education and Training
Education Administration
Elementary and Secondary School Administrator

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

At a Glance

Assistant School Principal earns an average of $120,815/yr. Typical education: Ph.D. or professional degree. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Administrative Functions, Management, Special Education.

Avg Annual Salary

$120,815/yr

Typical Education

Ph.D. or professional degree

Experience

3 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Median Wage

$104,070/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-1.5%

Education

Master's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (9)

Special Education

4.8

Support Services

4.6

Community Relations

4.3

Curriculum Planning

4.1

Student Services

4.0

Educational Technologies

3.9

Head Start (Education Program)

3.8

Social Development

3.7

Visual Acuity

3.4

Common Skills (12)

Administrative Functions

5.0

Management

4.9

Leadership

4.8

Teaching

4.5

Budgeting

4.4

Spanish Language

4.3

Multilingualism

4.2

Communication

4.0

Interpersonal Communications

3.8

Coordinating

3.6

Planning

3.5

Certifications (2)

Valid Driver's License

4.7

Teaching Certificate

4.6

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