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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant principal in Alaska is $91,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,300.00 and $106,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Assistant principals are educational administrators who support the principal in managing a school’s daily operations. Their responsibilities typically include handling student discipline, supporting teachers, overseeing attendance, helping to implement school policies, and collaborating with staff and parents to create a positive learning environment. They also often coordinate extracurricular activities and ensure the school complies with district and state regulations. Assistant principals play a key role in fostering a safe and effective school culture.

What does an assistant principal do?

As an assistant principal, you collaborate with the school principal and other members of the administrative team to handle the operational and management duties of running a school. You can find vice principal jobs at elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. In most public school districts, an assistant principal is an employee of the district and assigned to a particular school. Depending on the size of the school, you may have a focus area, such as discipline, curriculum, instruction, testing and assessments, or teacher evaluations.

How does an assistant principal typically support teachers and staff within a school?

An Assistant Principal plays a vital role in supporting teachers and staff by facilitating professional development, addressing classroom management concerns, and helping implement school policies. They often serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking guidance on instructional strategies or student behavior issues. Additionally, Assistant Principals collaborate with teachers to analyze student data, identify areas for improvement, and foster a positive school culture. Their role involves regular communication and teamwork, ensuring that staff feel supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant principal, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Principal, you need a strong background in educational leadership, curriculum development, and school administration, often supported by a master's degree in education and relevant state certification. Familiarity with student information systems, learning management platforms, and data analysis tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and the ability to inspire both staff and students help distinguish successful Assistant Principals. These skills and qualities are crucial for fostering a positive learning environment, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and supporting effective school operations.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Principal job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,094 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

OPEN RECRUITMENT: Principal Elementary Assistant

Anchorage School District

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$110K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Anchorage School District rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

220th of 634 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/Elementary Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Closing Date:
12/01/2026
Bargaining Unit: APA
Work Year: 201 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: APA/01/0A - APA/01/0G ($110,577 - $124,526) DOE
** This posting is to gather a pool of candidates. It is not for a specific site location. **
Job Summary
The Elementary Assistant Principal assists the elementary principal. The assistant will implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Alaska Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the Common Core state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the assistant principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school. The assistant principal reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.
This position requires a valid Alaska administrative certificate. The number of work days is based upon the APA negotiated pay scale. Information can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:
  1. A master's degree in educational leadership, public school administration, or a closely related field, or completion of a school administration/educational leadership program which leads to certification.
  2. By start date: a valid Alaska type B administrative certificate with an endorsement including elementary grade levels and a valid Alaska teaching (initial, professional, or master) or Alaska Type C special services certificate.
  3. Educators teaching in a Kindergarten through 3rd grade class must meet requirements for the Alaska Reads Act.

The following are preferred:
  1. Evidence of three years successful public school experience.
  2. Evidence of three years of successful public elementary level teaching experience.
  3. Evidence of two years of successful public elementary level administrative experience.

Essential Job Functions
  1. Provides leadership for an educational organization.
  2. Guides instruction and supports an effective learning environment.
  3. Oversees the implementation of curriculum.
  4. Coordinates services that support student growth and development.
  5. Provides for staffing and professional development to meet students' learning needs.
  6. Uses assessment and evaluation information about students, staff, and the community in making decisions.
  7. Communicates with diverse groups and individuals with clarity and sensitivity.
  8. Acts in accordance with established laws, policies, procedures, and good business practices.
  9. Understands the influence of social, cultural, political, and economic forces on the educational environment and uses this knowledge to serve the needs of children, families, and communities.
  10. Facilitates the participation of parents and families as partners in the education of children.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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