- Principals are an integral part of the administrative staff of elementary schools, along with principals, counselors, teachers, librarians and other support staff.
- Usually assigned to supervise the day-to-day execution of tasks needed to keep an elementary school running smoothly, assistant principals also develop academic programs, hire and train faculty, and attend to executive chores such as budgeting and recordkeeping.
- Assistant principals also maintain relationships with parents and students, and may represent the school at community and civic events.
