School Principal Jobs in Indiana

A Principal plays a critical role in school administration as they are responsible for the overall management and operation of the school. They create and implement educational policies, manage school staff including teachers and non-teaching personnel, and ensure the school's curriculum and activities adhere to national and local standards. Principals also have the obligation to monitor student progress, conduct teacher evaluations, maintain a safe and conducive learning environment, and communicate with parents and community members. They also oversee the school's budget and make sure resources are allocated properly.

To perform these duties successfully, School Principals should have leadership and decision-making skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. They must also demonstrate a solid understanding of curriculum development, education laws, and regulations. A master's degree in education administration or leadership, and licensure from a state board of education are typical requirements for this role. Certifications like National Certified School Principal (NCSP) or Professional Principal's Certificate could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a School Principal, an individual may begin as a teacher, then progress to roles such as Assistant Principal, Department Head, or School Administrator.

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Westview High School Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

  • Topeka, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Topeka, IN
  • 14 hours ago

Reports To: Principal or Athletic Director Job Goal: To help student athletes focus on and value academics first with athletics second....

Principal

  • Logansport, IN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Logansport, IN
  • 14 hours ago

Improvement Process for the instructional and curricular programs Evaluates and supervises the work of assistant principal Directs the development of in-service programs for building staff Develops...

School Head, School of Engineering Technology (SoET)

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Lafayette, IN
  • 15 hours ago

Req Id: 34298 Job Title: School Head, School of Engineering Technology (SoET) City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Summary Purdue University announces the nomination and application process...

Principal

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 days ago

Improvement Process for the instructional and curricular programs Evaluates and supervises the work of assistant principal Directs the development of in-service programs for building staff Develops...

Principal Data Architect

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Principal Data Architect in Indianapolis , Indiana About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Principal, Assistant

  • Avon, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Avon, IN
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with school leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction resulting in continuous school improvement....

Principal Information Security Architect

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Information Security Architect in Indianapolis , Indiana About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Principal Engineer

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Indianapolis , Indiana About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Elementary Principal

  • Poseyville, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Poseyville, IN
  • 6 days ago

To apply, please visit our website: Reports To: Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Supervises: Faculty and Staff Position Requirements: Degree in School Administration Valid...

Principal--Brookville Elementary School

  • Brookville, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Brookville, IN
  • 6 days ago

Instructional Leader The principal is an instructional leader who assumes the role of Instructional Leadership and accepts responsibility for the success of all students....

Principal St. Louis School Batesville

  • Batesville, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Batesville, IN
  • 8 days ago

Principal St. Louis School Batesville, Indiana Description: St. Louis School is seeking a principal to lead our 300 Pre-K - 8th grade students effective with the 2025-2026 school year....

Principal - St. Philip Neri Catholic School

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 8 days ago

Philip Neri Catholic School, a Mother Theodore Catholic Academy School, is seeking a school principal to begin the 2025-2026 school year. St....

High School Principal

  • Knox, IN
  • 13 days ago
  • Knox, IN
  • 13 days ago

Provides instructional leadership to staff including: curriculum planning, review and implementation; and professional development....

Building Administrator (Principal)

  • Petersburg, IN
  • 15 days ago
  • Petersburg, IN
  • 15 days ago

Complete Job Description Title: Principal Location: Petersburg Elementary School Terms of Employment: 200 days/year, 7.5 hours/day Job Goal: To serve as the instructional leader and chief executive...

Interim Principal

  • South Bend, IN
  • 15 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 15 days ago

environments to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners, modeling the district's standards for ethical behavior in alignment with the Career Academy Strategic Plan School Activities: Interim Principal...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Indiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

School Principals in Indiana offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
High School or GED
4.3%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Principals in Indiana
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%



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