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Interim Principal jobs are open across K-12 public schools, charter networks, and private institutions, at every level from assistant principal to district leadership, with specializations in instructional leadership, school turnaround, and special education administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Interim Assistant Principal
Burlington High School
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential
The Burlington School District is seeking an Interim Assistant Principal for our High School starting immediately. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of the school’s educational programs and operations, guided by the District’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
The Assistant Principal plays a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive school climate that supports student learning and well-being. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation of school policies and procedures, promoting positive student behavior, and ensuring consistent and fair application of disciplinary practices when necessary.
As a member of the school’s administrative leadership team, the Assistant Principal helps oversee school programs, supervise and evaluate staff, and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The role also includes coordinating professional learning opportunities, facilitating staff meetings, and supporting the professional growth of both instructional and non-instructional personnel.
Essential Functions
- Department Liaison: Provides instructional and operational leadership to support achievement for all students with a focus on several school departments; supervises and monitors the instructional staff and oversees school budget expenditures in assigned departments; works with the principal to develop the curriculum and recommend curricular changes where appropriate; assists in the development of the master schedule with special attention to the departments supervised;
- Student Management: Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy with assigned grade levels (either 9&11 or 10&12); coordinates the Student Support Team and work with the Dean of Students to build a positive school climate, providing behavior interventions in a restorative environment; supports the school’s Mental Health Team and Safety Team;
- School Priorities/Systems: Work with the high school administrative team to implement and support the school’s action plan and school systems such as Attendance and Grading
- Administrative Team: Participates in weekly administrator meetings with the principal and administrative leadership; develops in-service professional development aligned with school and district vision; serves as liaison with student activities, programs and events including the school's community service program as needed
- Communication/Professional Growth: Communicates regularly and effectively with students, educational staff, parents, community members, and district staff; maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs
- Other: Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in educational administration or related areas.
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement as a Principal (91) or eligible for Vermont Provisional endorsement.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Experience & Knowledge:
- Administrative School experience.
- School teaching experience.
- Experience with School Improvement and Transformation.
- Experience and knowledge of Restorative Practices.
- Experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
- Training and/or experience with group facilitation and process management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the role and duties of a principal position.
Preferred Attributes / Skills:
- Ability to lead, counsel, and supervise a variety of personnel and programs.
- Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability and interest in direct and effective communications.
- Ability to improve instruction and increase student learning.
- Ability to define problems and formulate alternatives and arrive at solutions when information and/or objectives are ambiguous.
- Ability to decide among alternative uses of limited resources.
- Planning and organizing abilities.
- Ability to handle the complications of authority, power, and dependence with subordinates.
- Ability to supervise and manage instructional and support staff within existing agreements.
- Skills in the area of program and performance evaluation.
- Effective conflict resolution skills (Equity lens necessary).
- Skilled facilitator and presenter.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. For a full Job Description please contact Human Resources
Include but may not be limited to:
- Face-to-Face contact
- Noise Levels
- Verbal contact with others
- Judgment/decision making
- Outside weather conditions
- Inside air conditioning and heat
- Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:
- SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a Salary Exempt position paid Bi-Weekly.
- BENEFITS: Benefits-eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from the first day of employment. BSD Benefits!
- PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Vacation Time as per the Master Agreement.
- ANTICIPATED DATES: Starting immediately through the end of 2026-2027 school year; 8 per day/40 per week
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Interim Assistant Principal
Burlington High School
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential
The Burlington School District is seeking an Interim Assistant Principal for our High School starting immediately. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of the school’s educational programs and operations, guided by the District’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
The Assistant Principal plays a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive school climate that supports student learning and well-being. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation of school policies and procedures, promoting positive student behavior, and ensuring consistent and fair application of disciplinary practices when necessary.
As a member of the school’s administrative leadership team, the Assistant Principal helps oversee school programs, supervise and evaluate staff, and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The role also includes coordinating professional learning opportunities, facilitating staff meetings, and supporting the professional growth of both instructional and non-instructional personnel.
Essential Functions
- Department Liaison: Provides instructional and operational leadership to support achievement for all students with a focus on several school departments; supervises and monitors the instructional staff and oversees school budget expenditures in assigned departments; works with the principal to develop the curriculum and recommend curricular changes where appropriate; assists in the development of the master schedule with special attention to the departments supervised;
- Student Management: Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy with assigned grade levels (either 9&11 or 10&12); coordinates the Student Support Team and work with the Dean of Students to build a positive school climate, providing behavior interventions in a restorative environment; supports the school’s Mental Health Team and Safety Team;
- School Priorities/Systems: Work with the high school administrative team to implement and support the school’s action plan and school systems such as Attendance and Grading
- Administrative Team: Participates in weekly administrator meetings with the principal and administrative leadership; develops in-service professional development aligned with school and district vision; serves as liaison with student activities, programs and events including the school's community service program as needed
- Communication/Professional Growth: Communicates regularly and effectively with students, educational staff, parents, community members, and district staff; maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs
- Other: Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in educational administration or related areas.
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement as a Principal (91) or eligible for Vermont Provisional endorsement.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Experience & Knowledge:
- Administrative School experience.
- School teaching experience.
- Experience with School Improvement and Transformation.
- Experience and knowledge of Restorative Practices.
- Experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
- Training and/or experience with group facilitation and process management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the role and duties of a principal position.
Preferred Attributes / Skills:
- Ability to lead, counsel, and supervise a variety of personnel and programs.
- Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability and interest in direct and effective communications.
- Ability to improve instruction and increase student learning.
- Ability to define problems and formulate alternatives and arrive at solutions when information and/or objectives are ambiguous.
- Ability to decide among alternative uses of limited resources.
- Planning and organizing abilities.
- Ability to handle the complications of authority, power, and dependence with subordinates.
- Ability to supervise and manage instructional and support staff within existing agreements.
- Skills in the area of program and performance evaluation.
- Effective conflict resolution skills (Equity lens necessary).
- Skilled facilitator and presenter.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. For a full Job Description please contact Human Resources
Include but may not be limited to:
- Face-to-Face contact
- Noise Levels
- Verbal contact with others
- Judgment/decision making
- Outside weather conditions
- Inside air conditioning and heat
- Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:
- SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a Salary Exempt position paid Bi-Weekly.
- BENEFITS: Benefits-eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from the first day of employment. BSD Benefits!
- PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Vacation Time as per the Master Agreement.
- ANTICIPATED DATES: Starting immediately through the end of 2026-2027 school year; 8 per day/40 per week
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in interim principal jobs.
- Valid state principal or administrator certification or licensure
- Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
- Minimum five years of classroom teaching experience
- Experience managing school budgets, staffing, and scheduling
- Familiarity with state and federal accountability and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading instructional improvement or school turnaround initiatives
Tips for Your Interim Principal Job Search
Tailor your resume to turnaround contexts
Interim principal roles often target schools in transition, so highlight specific outcomes from past leadership assignments: attendance improvements, staff retention gains, or state accountability scores. Generic administrative experience won't stand out the way documented turnaround work does.
Get your administrative licensure current
Most districts require a valid state principal or administrator license before they'll extend an interim offer. Confirm your credential is active and transferable to states where you're applying, since reciprocity rules vary and can delay your start date.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists interim principal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name a specific challenge
Job listings that describe a struggling culture, a departing principal, or an accreditation review signal urgent hiring timelines. These roles move fast and reward candidates who address the stated challenge directly in their cover letter rather than submitting a generic application.
Prepare a 90-day entry plan before interviews
Hiring panels for interim roles frequently ask how you'd spend your first weeks on the job. Arriving with a structured entry plan that covers relationship-building, data review, and early wins gives you a concrete answer and separates you from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate contract terms, not just compensation
Interim principal contracts often leave professional development, housing stipends, and extension clauses unaddressed. Before signing, clarify the scope of your decision-making authority, budget access, and what a permanent hire conversion looks like if the district moves in that direction.
Interim Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most interim principals?
The most active employers for interim principals right now are Andover Public Schools, Massachusetts, ISANA, and Follett ISD, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban school districts tend to post the highest volume of interim roles year-round.
How many interim principal jobs are remote?
About 0% of interim principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of school leadership. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are district-level curriculum coordination and educational consulting roles that carry an interim principal title without a single building assignment.
How do you become an interim principal?
Start by earning a master's degree in educational leadership or administration and obtaining your state's required principal licensure. Build several years of classroom teaching experience, then move into an assistant principal or instructional coach role to develop leadership credentials. Apply to interim openings directly, emphasizing any experience leading a school through change, a staff transition, or an improvement plan.
How do you get hired as an interim principal with little or no experience?
Start by targeting roles at the assistant principal level or as an instructional lead, which build the documented leadership experience districts require. Volunteering to lead a school improvement committee, mentor a new teacher cohort, or manage a building during an administrator's leave creates a record of interim responsibility. Highlight those experiences explicitly in your application materials rather than waiting until your title changes.
What does the interim principal interview process look like?
Most districts run a two-stage process: a screening interview with HR or a central office administrator focused on licensure and background, followed by a panel interview with school board members, teachers, and sometimes parents. Panels typically include scenario-based questions about managing a staff conflict, responding to a discipline crisis, or reversing a culture problem. Some districts ask for a written entry plan or a brief presentation before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to interim principal jobs?
You can find and apply to interim principal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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