Principals for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Strategic Planning
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 62%
- Doctorate
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
KIPP Texas Public Schools
Legacy Traditional Schools
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,989 profiles for Principals in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $161,980 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,943 – $243,069 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Assistant Principal/ Athletic Administrator/ At-Risk Administrator/ PEIMS coordinator/ IT Coordinator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsInterim Principal
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) EndorsementCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Principal / Area Administrative Leadership
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningChange ManagementPrincipal & Science Specialist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPRINCIPAL / DISTRICT TESTING COORDINATOR
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningDecision MakingData-Driven Decision MakingAssistant Principal
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam DevelopmentTeam Management
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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, strategic planning and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Teaching Certification and Special Education Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, associate principal of administration and assistant principal/ athletic administrator/ at-risk administrator/ PEIMS coordinator/ IT coordinator.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Houston, TX, 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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