School Principal Jobs in Washington

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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Principal Technical Accountant

  • Seatac, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 6 days ago

Role Summary: The Principal Technical Accountant is the subject matter expert in technical accounting and financial reporting at Alaska Airlines, with a special emphasis in executing accounting for...

Associate Principal-Elementary (7034)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago

Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students....

Principal Administrative Coordinator

  • Richland, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 2 days ago

The Principal Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to the Director and team in the PDO office in their research and program management activities and serves as the primary point...

Senior Principal Machine Learning Engineer-AI (FULLY REMOTE)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 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...

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Principal Data Architect

  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Principal Data Architect in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Job ID 1220: Principal

  • Granite Falls, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Granite Falls, WA
  • 2 days ago

Provides educational and instructional leadership; implements district curriculum and procedures; supervises curricular and extra-curricular programs and manages their continuing review, evaluation...

Principal Applied Scientist, AGI Foundations

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 days ago

Description As a Principal Scientist within the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization, you are a trusted part of the technical leadership....

Principal Data Scientist

  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago

Role Summary As a member of the Enterprise Data Science Team, the Principal Data Scientist is a subject matter expert in translating business strategy into advanced analytical models and experiments...

Wenatchee High School Principal Beginning 7/1/2025

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago

POSITION #044-ADM-03-25: WENATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 260 Days Per Year (25 vacation days + 14 holidays) Salary: $163,686 - $185,854 Position begins: July 1, 2025 WSD is committed to a diverse workforce...

Principal, Technical Program Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 days ago

Walmart People Tech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technical Program Manager....

Principal, Martha Lake Elementary

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Administrator - School/Principal Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Martha Lake Elementary Closing Date: 03/20/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide About the District Edmonds...

Principal Information Security Architect

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Information Security Architect in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Principal Architect

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Architect in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Principal Engineer

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Systems Engineering Principal

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 5 days ago

This Principal Engineer role is critical to our success, as they will lead the charge in uncovering technical themes, recommending improvements, and pushing for systemic changes across our clouds....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

School Principals in Washington 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 Washington
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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