Principals for hire in Jackson, MS

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Communication Skills7%
    Strategic Planning6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree54%
    Doctorate38%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years6%
  • Current company

    Jackson Public School District
    Hinds Community College
    Columbus Municipal School District
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year3%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Principal: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jackson, MS: $145,565 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $108,716$194,904 yearly

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  • Director of Emergency Management

    Jackson, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Disaster ResponseDisaster ManagementEmergency Response PlanningEmergency ManagementDisaster Response CoordinationAED+12 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSecurity
  • High School Career Coach

    Jackson, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadership
  • Education Director

    Flowood, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationAEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOnline School ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPrivate School ExperienceStrategic Planning
  • Director of Pre-Kindergarten

    Byram, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationLeadershipPrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningClassroom ManagementTeachingMentoringOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic Planning
  • Assistant Principal

    Pearl, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Microsoft Outlook CalendarAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant Experience
  • Adjunct Instructor

    Pearl, Mississippi

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator License

    Skills

    Canvas LMS SoftwareExperience Teaching MathOnline InstructionE-Learning PlatformsLMSEducational Software

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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 strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for a principal?

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

What are some job titles related to principals?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, director of pre-kindergarten and education director.

What level of education is common for a principal?

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

How many years of experience is common for a principal?

Most principals have 34 years of professional experience.

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