School Principal Jobs in Texas

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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Ping Engineer, Principal Associate

  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago

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Elementary Principal

  • Cleburne, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cleburne, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook....

Principal

  • Lake Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours ago

(Preferred) - Three years experience in instructional leadership roles (Preferred) How To Apply:...

HS Principal

  • Elkhart, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Elkhart, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Certification Certified T-TESS Appraiser Experience as a classroom teacher Experience at the high school level preferred Experience in supervision and disciplinary leadership preferred Experience as a campus principal...

Principal, Lockhart High School

  • Lockhart, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lockhart, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Masters degree from an accredited university Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS...

Elementary Principal

  • Edgewood, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Edgewood, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: SBEC Principal Certification Experience as an administrator is preferred. How To Apply: Apply through TXED....

Principal Pool- Middle School (2025-2026)

  • Manor, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Manor, TX
  • 13 hours ago

., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement....

Principal's Secretary

  • Dickinson, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dickinson, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Position: Secretary to the Principal Campus: Barber Middle School Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Immediate Supervisor(s): Principal Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual...

PK-5 Principal - (2025-2026)

  • Prosper, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Prosper, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS...

Principal - Elementary - 25-26 school year

  • McKinney, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Provide instructional leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service....

Middle School Principal

  • Austin, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree from accredited university Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS...

Principal

  • Lake Dallas, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lake Dallas, TX
  • 15 hours ago

(Preferred) Three years experience in instructional leadership roles (Preferred)...

The director must be approachable, available, and totally committed to the vision of building a sustaining a principal pipeline for the K-12 partners by effectively recruiting and training quality principal...

Middle School Principal

  • Johnson City, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnson City, TX
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Masters degree from accredited university Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS...

2025 - 2026 Principal

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 1 day ago

., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement....

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

School Principals in Texas 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 Texas
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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