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
- 65%
- Doctorate
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
Everbrook Academy
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 56%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $148,349 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $93,286 – $235,914 yearly
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Head 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 ExperienceEnglish Instructional Coach
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAssistant Principal - Director of Teacher Leadership
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperienceInterim Principal
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseCPRESL CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant 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 SpeakingPrincipal
Posen, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationLBS1LeadershipPrincipal CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningEducation AdministrationSchool Administration
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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: interim principal, assistant principal and assistant principal of teaching and learning.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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