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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Assistant Principal

  • Castle Rock, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Castle Rock, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Assistant Principal JobID: 1767 Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Castle Rock High School Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information...

Associate Principal - Tesla STEM High School 2025-2026

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, High School Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Tesla STEM High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Lake...

Elementary Assistant Principal

  • Ridgefield, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgefield, WA
  • 5 days ago

Location: South Ridge Elementary Position open until filled. First consideration given to complete applications recieved by April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM Please visit the full job posting here....

Assistant Principal - Middle School

  • George, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • George, WA
  • 7 days ago

Experience developing master schedules, managing HIB investigations, managing student discipline, coordinating testing, and overseeing I&RS....

Assistant Principal

  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 7 days ago

Minimum five (5) years of school leadership experience Experience & knowledge in Washington State Assessments / the Common Core. Successful experience in secondary school leadership....

Middle School Assistant Principal - SMS

  • Sultan, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sultan, WA
  • 9 days ago

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the Middle School Principal in support of programs at the school or District level....

Assistant Principal - Aberdeen High School

  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 9 days ago

Complies with District, State, and Federal regulations relating to school operation Assist with the fiscal operation of assigned school, including management of ASB funds....

High School Assistant Principal

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 11 days ago

Assists in maintaining student discipline and handles special cases as necessary. Assists with the evaluation of certificated staff members....

Junior High Assistant Principal

  • Puyallup, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA
  • 11 days ago

Assists in maintaining student discipline and handles special cases as necessary. Assists with the evaluation of certificated staff members....

.2 Assistant Principal @ SVEC #1351

  • Monroe, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Monroe, WA
  • 12 days ago

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS This position is that of Assistant Principal and is represented by the Monroe Principals' Association. This position will work a schedule of 260 days....

Assistant Principal

  • Belfair, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Belfair, WA
  • 17 days ago

Resume* Principal Certificate* Certificated Administrator Ltr of Ref #1* Certificated Administrator Ltr Ref #2* Certificated Administrator Ltr Ref #3* Transcript 1* Transcript 2 References Administrator...

Associate Principal - Kamiakin Middle School

  • Redmond, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 17 days ago

Associate Principal - Kamiakin Middle School JobID: 8663 Position Type: Administrators - School Administration/Associate Principal, Middle School Date Posted: 3/28/2025 Location: Kamiakin Middle...

Assistant Principal - High School

  • Orting, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Orting, WA
  • 17 days ago

Assistant Principal - High School JobID: 1011 Position Type: Administration (Principals)/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 3/27/2025 Location: Orting High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Please...

Assistant Principal

  • Union Gap, WA
  • 23 days ago
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 23 days ago

JOB OPENING: Assistant Principal PRIMARY FUNCTION: To serve as an instructional leader working directly with teachers, students and parents....

Prior school administrative experience required, with middle school leadership preferred (2+ Years). Strong instructional leadership and problem-solving skills....

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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
7.8%
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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