Principals for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills8%Strategic Planning8%Education level
Master's degree52%Doctorate36%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years2%6-10 years8%Current company
Chicago Public Schools
21st Century AcademyAcero Schools
Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years19%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $145,849 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $89,360 – $238,050 yearly
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Principal
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationLeadershipSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceMathematical AptitudeAssistant Principal - Director of Teacher Leadership
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningBusiness CoachingCommunication SkillsTurnaround Specialist / Instructional Principal
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationLBS1Driver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSchool principal, management
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLBS1Child Development Associate CertificationLeadershipTS/SCIPrincipal CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Principal
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPITeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR AND PRINCIPAL
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationLBS1Teaching CertificationSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Assistant Experience
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 26 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 a principal?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Teaching Certification, Professional Educator License and Principal Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, co-principal of teaching and learning and case manager/inteventionist.
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 26 years of professional experience.
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