Principals for hire in Columbus, OH

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Master's degree57%
    Doctorate31%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    3-5 years2%
    6-10 years6%
  • Current company

    Columbus City Schools
    Horizon Science Academy Middle School
    KIPP Columbus
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year14%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Principal: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, OH: $118,568 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $70,036$200,730 yearly

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  • Director of Pre-K-12 Special Education

    Grove City, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Public SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience
  • Assistant Principal – Peebles High School

    Grove City, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsParalegal ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingPersonal Assistant Experience
  • Coordinator

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationSORAPrincipal CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSpecial EducationClassroom Management
  • Principal

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalytics
  • DIRECTOR

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningMicrosoft Outlook CalendarLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • High School Assistant Principal

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceTeaching

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What's the average time to fill a principal role?

The average time to fill a principal role is 22 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 a principal?

Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Driver's License, Teaching Certification and Principal Certification.

What are some job titles related to principals?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: high school assistant principal, interim principal and director of pre-k-12 special education.

What level of education is common for a principal?

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

How many years of experience is common for a principal?

Most principals have 19 years of professional experience.

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