Principals for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Analysis Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 49%
- Doctorate
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
MCGRAW HILL
Fusion Academy
- Innoflight
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,930 profiles for Principals in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $149,611 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,793 – $270,355 yearly
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Head of School
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBoard Certified Autism TechnicianDriver's LicenseBC/BEProfessional Educator License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPrincipal Consultant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJPAPresentation SkillsExecutive Director/CEO
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Superintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationTESOL CertificationESL CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsBudget ManagementVice Principal (Director of School Culture)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRPatient ResuscitationFood HandlingCustomer ServiceDoD ExperienceSanitation+14 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualFrenchElementary School Vice Principal (Preschool - 8th Grades)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementDecision MakingData-Driven Decision MakingConsultant
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCoachingTeacher Mentoring for Professional DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCurriculum Design
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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, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Teaching Certification, Driver's License and Principal Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: school principal, vice principal (director of school culture) and elementary school vice principal (preschool - 8th grades).
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in San Diego, CA, 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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