Principals for hire in Boston, MA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Strategic Planning
    5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    54%
    Doctorate
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    100%
  • Current company

    • GSK
    • Oracle
    • Everbrook Academy
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    63%
    Less than a year
    13%
    2-5 years
    13%

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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026

Principal: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $165,594 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $110,924 – $247,209 yearly
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  • Educational Consultant

    Malden, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Top Secret ClearanceSuperintendent CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • President/CEO

    Quincy, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningForeign Language Proficiency
  • Principal

    Somerville, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Principal CertificationProfessional Educator License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsTeaching
  • Assistant Director

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationPrincipal Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProject ManagementManaging ProjectsWriting Skills
  • Assistant Principal

    Everett, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationPrincipal Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSchool ExperienceWorking with StudentsTeachingData Analysis SkillsData Analytics
  • Principal

    Waltham, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComplianceCognitive-Behavioral FrameworkCognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)Behavioral Therapy

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What's the average time to fill a principal role?

The average time to fill a principal role is 30 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 strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for principals?

Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Superintendent Certification and Teaching Certification.

What are some job titles related to principals?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, educational consultant 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a principal?

Most principals have 25 years of professional experience.

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