Principals for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Strategic Planning8%Education level
Master's degree50%Doctorate44%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
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Baltimore City Public Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools
Time at current job
1-2 years14%2-5 years44%More than 5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $215,642 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $182,316 – $255,059 yearly
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Vice Principal / Dean of Culture + Curriculum
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningCurriculum DesignBehavior AnalysisPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTeam DevelopmentKelly Miller MS, Assistant Principal
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationQIDP CertificationPMPSchool Counseling CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceHead of School
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPrivate School ExperienceAssistant Principal
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSenior Instructional Designer
Bowie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Education CertificationLeadershipSuperintendent CertificationTS/SCIPrincipal CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Principal
Rockville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 17 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: Principal Certification, Teaching 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, vice principal / dean of culture + curriculum and high school 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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