All Other Duties as Assigned

Explore the wide range of duties inherent in being an assistant principal and gain strategies to achieve success and happiness in this position, whether for a single year or for a career. Written with compassion and accountability and informed by research, this is your complete guide for stepping into your critical role as an opportunity maker striving to foster student success.

Ambitious K–12 assistant principals will:

Delve into the role of an assistant principal and the wide variety of duties and responsibilities it encompasses
Learn how to develop positive, equitable environments for student learning and educator achievement
Develop an understanding of the importance of managerial strategies and compassionate leadership
Benefit from the variety of reproducible professional development activities
Encourage learning and growth through strong leadership

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Deciding You Want to Be an Assistant Principal

Chapter 2: Making Time for Management

Chapter 3: Fostering a Positive School Culture and Climate

Chapter 4: Developing Relationships

Chapter 5: Protecting and Promoting Priorities and People

Chapter 6: Leveraging Firm and Fair Discipline

Chapter 7: Capitalizing on Teachable Moments

Chapter 8: Safeguarding an Equitable Education for All

Chapter 9: Taking Time for Teaching and Learning

Chapter 10: Supporting School Improvement and Accountability

Conclusion: All Other Duties as Assigned

Appendix: Quick Reference—Strategies

References and Resources

Index