Principals for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Master's degree54%Doctorate32%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years8%More than 10 years88%Current company
Resurrection College Prep High SchoolAC Language School / AC Global Learning International & Domestic OperationsAcero Charter Schools- Victoria Soto High SchoolTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years28%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $145,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,572 – $241,952 yearly
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Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseTESOL Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAssistant Principal
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPITeaching CertificationLeadershipSubstitute Teaching CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHead of School
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPrivate School ExperienceChief Academic Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsPrincipal
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSpecial EducationWorking with StudentsProfessional Sabbatical
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLBS1Professional Educator LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipProgram DevelopmentBudget ManagementBudgetingOrganizational Strategy Formulation
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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: Professional Educator License, Teaching Certification and Principal Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: school counselor + MTSS lead, assistant principal and professional sabbatical.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 19 years of professional experience.
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