Principals for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Strategic Planning8%Education level
Master's degree58%Doctorate34%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years8%6-10 years8%Current company
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District of Columbia Public Schools
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Time at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years8%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $158,415 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $101,779 – $246,569 yearly
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Vice Principal / Dean of Culture + Curriculum
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with StipulationsProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningCurriculum DesignBehavior AnalysisPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTeam DevelopmentHead of School
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPrivate School ExperienceAssistant Principal
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePrincipal (Rated Highly Effective)
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceVice Principal
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementElementary School Principal
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationLeadershipEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) EndorsementESL CertificationSkills
EnglishAdult LearningAdult EducationE-Learning Course Instructional Content DevelopmentE-Learning (Training Delivery Method)Online Learning Curriculum Development
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 17 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, vice principal / dean of culture + curriculum and vice principal.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 25 years of professional experience.
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