School Principal Jobs in Vermont

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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K-8 School Principal (start July 1, 2025)

  • Island Pond, VT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Island Pond, VT
  • 2 hours ago

The Brighton Elementary School seeks an energetic individual with exceptional leadership capacity to serve as Principal of their school with approximately 110 students pre-k to grade eight.The preferred...

Executive Assistant to the Principal

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 1 day ago

Prepare purchase orders and invoices for the principals approval for ongoing expenses, and end-of-year and graduation expenses from the principals budget accounts....

Principal Data Architect

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 2 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Principal Data Architect in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Principal Information Security Architect

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Information Security Architect in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Principal Engineer

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Building Principal Pre-K to 8th Grade

  • Charlotte, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, VT
  • 7 days ago

The CCS Principal will-lead the preK through grade 8 instructional program....

Baseball Middle School Head Coach

  • Springfield, VT
  • 22 days ago
  • Springfield, VT
  • 22 days ago

Baseball Middle School Head Coach Springfield School District ATHLETICS - SPRINGFIELD, Vermont This job is also posted in Springfield School District - VT Job Details Job ID:4993801 Application...

Interim Principal (One-Year Position, 2025-2026) Twin Valley Middle High School

  • Whitingham, VT
  • 22 days ago
  • Whitingham, VT
  • 22 days ago

The ideal candidate will have experience in school improvement initiatives and strategic planning....

Principal - Halifax Elementary School (K-8)

  • West Halifax, VT
  • 27 days ago
  • West Halifax, VT
  • 27 days ago

Vermont Principal License - We will support the right candidate in obtaining licensure while employed. Position Type:Full-time Positions Available:1...

Principal (PreK-8th Grade)

  • Barnet, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Barnet, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Student Discipline: Establish and enforce school policies related to student behavior and discipline....

Middle School Head Softball Coach

  • Richmond, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VT
  • 30+ days ago

To Apply: Please reach out CHMS Assistant Principal Joe O'Brien at ... Position Type:Part-Time Positions Available:1...

Interim Alburgh Principal

  • Alburgh, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alburgh, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description TITLE: Supervising Principal QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A valid state certificate to practice as a school principal 2. A Masters Degree 3. At least five years of experience as a teacher 4....

Principal - Bradford Elementary School

  • Bradford, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bradford, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Performance Responsibilities include the areas of: Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Supervision/Evaluation, Student Management, Building Operations, Budgeting, Instructional Leadership and...

High School Principal

  • Enosburg Falls, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Enosburg Falls, VT
  • 30+ days ago

High School Principal Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union Enosburg Falls High School - Enosburg Falls, Vermont Job Details Job ID:4958749 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Yesterday Starting...

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Vermont

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

Highest Education Level

School Principals in Vermont 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 Vermont
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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