School Principal Jobs in Auburn, WA

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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High School Head Custodian

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 5 days ago

Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor....

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

  • Medina, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Medina, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Position: Executive Assistant to the Head of School Reporting To: Head of School Direct Reports: Receptionist & Purchasing Assistant FLSA Status: Exempt FT/PT: Full-time When Needed: approx. June...

Principal Educator Epic

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 20 days ago

The Principal Educator uses up to date knowledge and skills associated with the content being delivered, and often acts as a subject matter expert in the technical/functional area of the content....

PRINCIPAL - South Kitsap High School

  • Port Orchard, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Comments: The High School Principal position is for the 2025/2026 school year and the contract begins July 1, 2025....

Principal Technical Program Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Walmart Global Tech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to join our team....

Middle School Head Custodian

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor....

Principal Software Engineer

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT THE TEAM We are looking for Principal Software Engineers to join our Internal Tools team....

Principal Economist, WW Selling Partner Growth

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 26 days ago

We are looking for a Principal Economist to lead us to drive the science vision of our SP growth strategy and drive new seller success....

Senior Principal Machine Learning Engineer-AI (FULLY REMOTE)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Role: As the Senior Principal Applied Scientist in the Artificial Intelligence group, you will be a key player in defining and executing the technical roadmap for the team, as we develop the core AI...

Remote Work

Backend Software Development Engineer - Mid/Senior/Lead/Principal

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Positions available at all levels: Mid Level, Senior, Lead and Principal. IN SCHOOL OR GRADUATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS?...

Full-Stack Software Engineer: Mid, Senior, Lead, Principal

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Positions available at all levels: Mid Level, Senior, Lead and Principal. Join our dynamic team at Salesforce and make a real impact with your code!...

Principal Applied Scientist - Live Playback and Operations, Live Playback and Operations

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Principal Applied Scientist leads innovation across a broad range of specialist areas....

Head of School

  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

We're now hiring an experienced leader to join our growing team as Head of School (School Director) at our beautiful Kent location! Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who are driven...

Principal Internship 25-26

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Application Packet submitted to School Leadership Coaches will be screened for: 1. Completion of pages 3 and 4 in this application (applicant may use additional pages/space as needed) 2....

Principal, Epidemiology

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Ramboll is currently seeking a senior-level environmental or occupational epidemiologist to join our Health Sciences team as a Principal....

Demographic Data for Auburn, WA

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Auburn, WA

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in Auburn, WA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
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 Auburn, WA
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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