School Principal Jobs in Georgia

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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SY 25-26 Elementary Principal

  • Savannah, GA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 12 hours ago

Plans, implements and monitors all professional learning opportunities for staff to ensure that thriving Professional Learning Communities are operational and that all staff are provided appropriate...

SY 25-26 K8 Principal

  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day ago

Plans, implements and monitors all professional learning opportunities for staff to ensure that thriving Professional Learning Communities are operational and that all staff are provided appropriate...

Principal

  • Cedartown, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedartown, GA
  • 1 day ago

Openings as of 6/9/2025 Principal JobID: 1271 Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: SystemWide Date Available: 07/01/2025 Polk School District does not discriminate...

Elementary Principal

  • Rome, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 1 day ago

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Principal DEPARTMENT: School Administration WORK DAYS: 240 Days REPORTS TO: Superintendent PAY SCALE: Based on Salary Scale MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Supports and carries out...

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor, Principal Faculty, PA Program

  • Mount Berry, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Berry, GA
  • 4 days ago

The principal faculty will serve on program committees....

Preschool Director

  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 5 days ago

Leadership Position Type Full-Time...

Network Administrator Principal

  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 6 days ago

Posting Number: S13686P Working Title: Network Administrator Principal Department: EITS-Network Infrastruc & Srvc About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia...

Development Research Analyst Sr- Principal Gifts

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago

Department Information The Development Research Analyst SR-Principal Gifts serves as a subject matter expert in high net worth research and a senior strategist and division lead on principal gift prospect...

Responsibilities Serve as a Quadrant-i Principal, working solo and in conjunction with other Quadrant-i Principals, facilitating the translation of Georgia Tech research and technology by guiding the...

Principal- Berrien Primary School

  • Nashville, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, GA
  • 14 days ago

Delegate authority to responsible persons to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal....

Principal Secretary (25-26SY)

  • Griffin, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Griffin, GA
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - 12-Months Date Posted: 5/28/2025    SUPERVISES No Supervisory Responsibilities MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent...

Secretary II, Principal

  • Fayetteville, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Fayetteville, GA
  • 25 days ago

Secretary II, Principal...

Interim School Principal 2025-2026 School Year

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 27 days ago

School Principal 2025-2026 School Year Job Summary: 6-12 School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational...

Epic Principal Trainer Ambulatory - Information Tech (Days)

  • Carrollton, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carrollton, GA
  • 30+ days ago

The Principal Trainer (PT) is responsible for training end users and developing curriculum for the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) with a specific focus on Ambulatory workflows....

Education Administrator

  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookhaven, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Education Administrator Job Type: Contract Job Sector: Admin, Secretarial Region: South East Location: Ashford Salary: 20,000 to 40,000 per annum Salary Description: 22,817.64 plus London...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Georgia

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for School Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

School Principals in Georgia offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.3%
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 Georgia
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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