School Principal United States

What does a School Principal do?

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What the job involves

  • Lead and supervise faculty and staff to support their professional growth.
  • Develop and implement curriculum and instructional programs to improve student achievement.
  • Manage school budgets and allocate resources for effective operations.
  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, and the community.
  • Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Evaluate student performance and use data to guide school improvement.
  • Foster a positive school culture that promotes engagement and belonging.
  • Collaborate with district leadership to align school practices with strategic goals.

Summed up from 30 recent School Principal job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • School Leadership 2 in 10 postings
  • Data Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Coaching 1 in 10 postings
  • Curriculum Development 1 in 10 postings
  • Special Education 1 in 15 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Teaching Certification 1 in 15 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 1 in 15 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 5 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 4 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • Associate degree 1 in 180 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 4 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 6 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 180 postings

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Is this role in demand?

227 open School Principal jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $120,200 a year (most between $84k and $158k). See the full salary breakdown

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