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City Of Nashua

Assistant Principal

Nashua, NH · On-site

$98.16 - $114.59/hr

Serve as acting principal during the absence of the Principal; assist the Principal with the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties; assist in selection of personnel ...

Nashua School District

Assistant Principal

Nashua, NH · On-site

$98K - $114K/yr

Serve as acting principal during the absence of the Principal; assist the Principal with the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties; assist in selection of personnel ...

Nashua School District

Assistant Principal

Nashua, NH

$98K - $114K/yr

Serve as acting principal during the absence of the Principal; assist the Principal with the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties; assist in selection of personnel ...

Metter

Assistant Principal

Metter, GA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

In the absence of the principal, the Assistant Principal shall be designated to serve as the acting Principal. * Consistent with the policy of the Candler County Board of Education, each Assistant ...

Fall River Public Schools

$87.05 - $124.44/hr

Serve as acting principal in the principal's absence. * Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal. Qualifications * Master's Degree. * Appropriate Massachusetts teaching ...

Capital Region BOCES

NY · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Serve as acting Principal in the Principal's absence, overseeing school operations to ensure continuity and stability. SALARY: BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance ...

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation

$65 - $90/hr

Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal. * Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating the school's instructional program. * Strives continually toward enhancing the ...

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How much do acting principal jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for acting principal in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Acting Principal vs Assistant Principal?

AspectActing PrincipalAssistant Principal
RoleTemporary leader filling in for the PrincipalSupport role assisting the Principal
ResponsibilitiesFull leadership duties during absenceAdministrative support, discipline, and student management
CredentialsTypically required to have Principal certificationUsually requires a teaching credential and administrative experience
Work EnvironmentActs as the head of the school temporarilyWorks alongside the Principal, often in the school office or administrative team

In summary, an Acting Principal temporarily assumes the full leadership role of a Principal during their absence, often requiring principal certification. An Assistant Principal supports the Principal with administrative tasks and student management but does not serve as the head of the school unless promoted. Both roles are essential in school leadership but differ mainly in scope and authority.

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Infographic showing various Acting Principal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Assistant Principal

City Of Nashua

Nashua, NH • On-site

$98.16 - $114.59/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

  • Position Type: Admin II: Asst. Principal & Director,Other/ Assistant Principal
  • Date Posted: 7/31/2026
  • Date Available: 2026-2027 SY
  • Closing Date: 8/6/2026 or Until Filled
POSITION:

Assistant Principal - Middle School

LOCATION:

Pennichuck Middle School

WORK YEAR:

199 days July 1 to June 30

STARTING:

2026- 2027School Year

SALARY:

$98,159 - $114,587 with benefits under the Nashua Association of School Principals CBA

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be NH certified or eligible as a Principal. The certification requires aMasters degree in Administration or Leadership and three successful years as an educator. The preferred candidate with have five years educational experience, including significant administrative/supervisory and teaching and learning experiences.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESAssistant Principal Responsibilities:

Serve as acting principal during the absence of the Principal; assist the Principal with the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties; assist in selection of personnel; observes and together with principal, evaluates teachers, paraprofessionals and school nurse; supervise substitutes and student teachers; assume primary responsibility for student attendance and discipline; assist in the preparation of pupil schedules and assignments: serve on the Special Education placement team in the absence of the Principal; Perform such duties as the Principal may assign.

This notice should not be construed to imply that this is an exclusive list of job functions.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.

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