What is a high school vice principal and how to become one

Key steps to become a high school vice principal

1. Explore high school vice principal education requirements

   Most common high school vice principal degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.7 %

   Master's

   21.4 %

   Doctorate

   9.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific high school vice principal skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Classroom Management	29.15%
   Master Schedule	26.65%
   Student Attendance	24.79%
   Administrative Functions	14.27%
   Professional Development	5.14%

3. Complete relevant high school vice principal training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New high school vice principals learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a high school vice principal based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real high school vice principal resumes.

4. Research high school vice principal duties and responsibilities

   • Facilitate teacher lead PBIS committee to implement effective school wide discipline campaigns and activities for students.
   • Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
   • Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.

5. Apply for high school vice principal jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a high school vice principal job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams