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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant principal in Oregon is $89,431.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $104,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant principal?

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 Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,431 per year, or $43 per hour.

Interim Assistant Principal- High School

Gresham Barlow School District

Gresham, OR • On-site

$130K - $146K/yr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Administrative/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
8/21/2026
Location:
Gresham High School
Interim Assistant Principal - High School
235 days, Interim Probationary Contract
1.0 FTE
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year, Approximately September 2026
Compensation: 2026-2027 Salary Schedule $130,305 - $146,659
In-district and Out-of-District Applicant Deadline: Open until filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com
Qualifications: Qualifications: State of Oregon Administrative License and current First Aid Card.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal - High School
Job Summary:
The position of "Assistant Principal - High School" provides for and demonstrates instructional leadership, a commitment to professional growth and maintains interest in and commitment to students, employees and patrons. Directs and supervises assigned curricular and co-curricular activities, student conduct, staff performance and fiscal management, to meet the district and school stated objectives, procedures, and priorities.
COMPENSATION:
Contract 235 Days; Start Date September 2026
Salary Range: $130,305 - $146,659 plus benefits package.
This position is not part of a bargaining unit and reports directly to the Principal at GHS.
Essential Job Functions:
  • In conjunction with the school principal, plans, organizes, coordinates and participates in programs and activities related to a comprehensive high school
  • Enforces applicable building, district, state, and federal policies, rules, regulations, and laws
  • Administers building and district discipline policies; confers with students, staff, parents and community agencies; responds to and resolves student, parent and staff complaints and concerns; suspends or recommends expulsion of students as appropriate; attend expulsion hearings as needed
  • Provides direction to a variety of staff and student programs and services
  • Provides instructional leadership for the academic and personal growth and development of students by focusing the school's human and financial resources on research based approaches to learning and social development
  • Provides quality and objective supervision and evaluation of designated licensed and classified staff
  • Establishes, coordinates and maintains communication with community and parent groups, as directed
  • Attends a variety of meetings and events to supervise, and to represent the high school
  • Analyzes and interprets test data to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and testing processes
  • Supervises the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, test scores, cumulative records and academic achievement
  • Assigns duties to staff as appropriate to meet school objectives
  • Assists with recruiting, interviewing and selecting new staff
  • Contributes to budget development and expenditure controls, and assures economic use of resources
  • Contributes to a positive educational climate in the school and community by involving others in the decision-making processes, by regular communication with the public, and by focusing all groups on the mission of the school
  • Contributes to a safe and orderly educational environmental by developing schedules supportive of quality instructional time, by applying consistent standards for student behavior at school and school events, and by leading staff efforts to develop greater facility in assisting students to become more responsible for their own behavior
  • Contributes to improved student achievement by carefully examining all assessment data and using that information to formulate plans for improvement
  • Maintains high standards of commitment to professional growth by involvement in professional organizations, by appropriate application of conference information and by reading widely in the literature about education
  • Assists with the transportation needs of students, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses
  • Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions:
Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:
  • Experience Required:
    • Prior job related experience
  • Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
    • Skills to motivate students and staff, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct personnel, evaluate performance
    • Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education laws and regulations, appropriate instructional subjects
    • Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
  • Education Required:
    • Master's Degree
  • Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
    • Oregon Administrative License
    • Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates, Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.
Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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