School Principal
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
At a Glance
School Principal earns an average of $95,340/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Management, Communication, Teaching.
$95,340/yr
Master's degree
3 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Median Wage
$104,070/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.5%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Educational Administration
Special Education
Curriculum Development
Community Relations
Operations Management
Student Information Systems
Governance
Accounting
Continuous Improvement Process
Pedagogy
Athletics
Student Services
Common Skills (18)
Management
Communication
Teaching
Leadership
Administrative Functions
Planning
Training And Development
Accountability
Multilingualism
Operations
Organizational Skills
Clerical Works
Community Leadership
Budgeting
Related Specializations
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