School Principal Job Description Template

Job title

School Principal

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable school principal to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will lead the school’s instructional program, observe and evaluate teachers and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s instructional program
• Observe and evaluate teachers
• Manage budgets and staffing
• Handle student discipline
• Keep the school safe
• Communicate with families
• Analyze student data
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Master's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of instructional leadership and teacher evaluation
• Leadership and communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State administrator license
• Master’s in educational leadership
• Teaching license
• Experience with student information systems

Skills

• School budgeting
• Data analysis
• Education law
• Scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making

Work environment and schedule

Principals work in school buildings, moving between offices, classrooms, hallways and events. Long days with evening events, and many work through the summer.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.