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