School Principal Jobs in Arlington, TX

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 Principal Secretary

  • Coppell, TX (24 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coppell, TX (24 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago

High School Principal Secretary JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 08/18/2025 CLOSING DATE: 08/29/2025 05:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00002846 LOCATION: Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus POSITION TITLE:...

Principal Secretary

  • Southlake, TX (22 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Southlake, TX (22 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - Principal Date Posted: 8/19/2025 Location: Carroll Senior High School Date Available: as filled    Attachment(s): Campus - Principal Secretary.docx...

School Operations Manager [Bilingual - Spanish] - (25-26)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 7 days ago

The School Operations Manager serves as a key member of the schools Front Office Team, ensures that the schools operations meet high standards of operational excellence, families are offered outstanding...

Academy Principal General Applicant Pool - Tarrant County

  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Lead Operational Systems: You will build and maintain strong systems for school operations to ensure your campus is safe, welcoming, and efficiently run....

College Prep Principal General Applicant Pool - Tarrant County

  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Lead Operational Systems: You will build and maintain strong systems for school operations to ensure your campus is safe, welcoming, and efficiently run....

Partnerships Principal - Via Student Transit

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 16 days ago

As a Partnerships Principal on the Via Student Transit team, you'll be on the ground floor of one of our fastest-growing verticals, working to bring safe, efficient, and flexible transportation to students...

Head of School of Incarnation Academy Early Childhood Program, Dallas TX

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Incarnation Academy The Education Group Position Incarnation Academy (IA) is a ministry of the Church of the Incarnation, located on McKinney Avenue in Dallas, Texas. IA is a private, nonprofit,...

Head of School of Incarnation Academy Dallas TX

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Incarnation Academy (IA) is a ministry of the Church of the Incarnation, located on McKinney Avenue in Dallas, Texas. IA is a private, nonprofit, coeducational school serving students ages 12...

Principal Trainer II - Beaker

  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

As a project team member, the Principal Trainer II contributes to system build, testing, and optimization discussions....

Head of School

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

HEAD OF SCHOOL SEARCH ANN & NATE LEVINE ACADEMY Dallas, Texas levineacademy.org Start Date: July 2026 Mission Ann & Nate Levine Academy is an inclusive, dynamic, Jewish day school which fosters...

Head of School

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Head of School (PK4) The Lamplighter School Dallas, TX Start Date: July 2026 The Lamplighter School seeks as its next Head of School an experienced, innovative servant leader who will uphold the...

Principal Secretary, Alternative School

  • Lancaster, TX (22 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lancaster, TX (22 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Clerical/ Principal Secretary - Pooled Date Posted: 5/15/2025 Location: J.D....

Lead Data Scientist or Principal Data Scientist

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

modelling, code hygiene and data engineering Leading the development of proprietary statistical techniques, algorithms or analytical tools on projects and asset development Working with Partners and Principals...

Substitute - Principal - 2025-26

  • Arlington, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Identify, analyze and apply research findings (e.g., effective school research correlates) to facilitate school improvement....

2025 -2026 (Pool) Principal - High School

  • Crowley, TX (15 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Crowley, TX (15 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

leadership roles Minimum Salary $101,985 (2024/2025 Compensation Plan) Salary determination will be based on verified relevant work experience....

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Arlington, TX

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in Arlington, TX offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.7%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
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 Arlington, TX
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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