Principals for hire in Columbus, OH
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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 SchoolKIPP Columbus
Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years26%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 715 profiles for Principals in Columbus, OH
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 LicenseCPRSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Principal – Peebles High School
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsParalegal ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingPersonal Assistant ExperienceCoordinator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSORAPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSpecial EducationClassroom ManagementPrincipal
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsDIRECTOR
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningMicrosoft Outlook CalendarLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHigh School Assistant Principal
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
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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