Principals for hire in Columbia, MD

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills8%
    Strategic Planning8%
  • Education level

    Master's degree49%
    Doctorate37%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years90%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Anacostia High School
    Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
    Anne Arundel County Public Schools
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years50%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years25%

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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026

Principal: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MD: $217,965 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $186,506$254,731 yearly

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  • Assistant Principal

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Private School ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningOrganizational Skills
  • Assistant Principal

    Rockville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCPR+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPerformance Reviews
  • Assistant Principal

    Silver Spring, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeachingCoachingTeacher Mentoring for Professional Development
  • Kelly Miller MS, Assistant Principal

    Laurel, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationQIDP CertificationPMPSchool Counseling Certification+13 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis Skills
  • School Principal

    Olney, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSpecial EducationBehavior ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Design
  • Principal

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerTeaching CertificationTS/SCIFirearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+21 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClient ServicesCustomer CommunicationTeam BuildingTeam LeadershipLeading Team Collaboration Initiatives

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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: Teaching Certification, Principal Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to principals?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, principal property consultant and kelly miller ms, assistant principal.

What level of education is common for a principal?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a principal?

Most principals have 21 years of professional experience.

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