Principals for hire in Boston, MA
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Leadership10%Communication Skills6%Strategic Planning5%Education level
Master's degree49%Doctorate33%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
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1-2 years63%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $165,255 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $111,951 – $243,939 yearly
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Educational Consultant
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceSuperintendent CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMETCO Coordinator, K–8
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresident/CEO
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Infant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningForeign Language ProficiencyPrincipal
Winthrop, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsPrincipal
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Principal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsTeachingAssistant Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProject ManagementManaging ProjectsWriting Skills
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 21 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 Special Education 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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