Principals for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 63%
- Doctorate
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Everbrook Academy
CrowdStreet
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,324 profiles for Principals in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $147,262 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $92,281 – $234,998 yearly
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School Counselor + MTSS Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
School Counseling CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHead 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 ExperienceAssistant Principal - Director of Teacher Leadership
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperienceAssistant Principal of Teaching and Learning
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
Principal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningProgram ManagementASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCoachingTeacher CoachingParent CollaborationParent Communication
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 31 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 principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Professional Educator License 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, assistant principal and school counselor + MTSS lead.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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