Good communication skills, the ability to handle administrative duties and maintaining strong student interactions are the qualities that make a professional assistant principal. Assistant principals assist principals and teachers in developing the academic criteria that propel students to reach their full potential. Assistant principals help teachers create lessons, counsel students in educational matters and uphold the disciplinary operations for a productive school environment.

A good assistant principal uses experience and knowledge to counsel students about any personal issues that may be affecting their school performance. Assistant principals also give guidance to the student concerning any classroom behavior that may be disruptive.