Principals for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Master's degree50%Doctorate34%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Anacostia High SchoolAnnapolis Area Christian SchoolAnne Arundel County Public Schools
Time at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years30%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $163,836 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $106,936 – $251,014 yearly
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Principal Consultant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
LGSWCounseling CertificationNCCLGPCSkills
Presentation SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPrincipal ECA
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningEarly Childhood EducationAssistant Principal
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipSuperintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeachingCoachingTeacher Mentoring for Professional DevelopmentTeacher
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyPrincipal
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsFounder & Principal Consultant
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltSix SigmaSix Sigma Yellow BeltSkills
Public SpeakingStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipEmployee EngagementProgram Management
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 21 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 principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Driver's License and Teaching Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal (kindergarten and first-grade focus), assistant principal and assistant principal/curriculum coordinator.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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