Principals for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Master's degree60%Doctorate28%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years86%6-10 years8%1-2 years4%Current company
Birmingham City SchoolsJefferson County Board of EducationAmergis Healthcare
Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years31%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 626 profiles for Principals in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $111,200 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,915 – $182,073 yearly
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President of the University of the African Diaspora
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Superintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMiddle School Assistant Principal
Mount Olive, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationMaster's DegreeDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Director
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLiaison for students to serve surrounding areas
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CHHATeaching CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationHCACounseling Certification+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPrivate School ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative Experience Within Education IndustryEducation AdministrationProgram Specialist
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CPITeaching CertificationCertified Notary PublicLeadershipSchool Counseling CertificationProfessional Educator License+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipProgram ManagementAdult LearningAdult EducationPrincipal
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Professional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningSchool Improvement PlanningOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningProcess Improvement
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 22 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do principals tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a principal include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a principal?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Teaching Certification, Driver's License and Professional Educator License.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: middle school assistant principal, information security manager and assistant director.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 38 years of professional experience.
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