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High School Principal jobs are open across public school districts, charter networks, and private and faith-based schools, from assistant principal to veteran campus leader, with specializations in turnaround leadership, special education administration, and career and technical education. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Deadline: November 30, 2026
District/Organization: JKL Bahweting
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: $90,425 – $134,162
Position Details
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School is accepting applications for a Full-time High School Principal for the 2026-2027 School Year. Salary Range: $90,425 – $134,162 (This is determined by years of experiences in related position).
JKL is a currently a K-8 Michigan public charter school dedicated to outstanding educational experiences, serving approximately 600 students. 27-28 SY JKL will be opening our high school. JKL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an 80% employer paid health premium, BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx, State retirement/pension, tuition reimbursement, PTO and sick time, Life & Disability insurance, Employee Access Program services, and other optional insurances.
Position Summary
To provide administration of the 9-12 education program including program design, staff supervision, student development, and parent outreach.
Qualifications for this position are:
- Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership.
- Must have a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate.
- 5 years experience in education required.
- 5 years teaching or building/school district level administrative experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrates good communication skills with parents and professionalism in a variety of situations.
Applications can be found at www.jklschool.org by clicking on the employment opportunities link on the home page. JKL application package must include electronic versions of the following: application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of State of MI certification, and transcripts. Only electronically filed applications that are complete with all required documentation attached will be considered . Position is open until filled. Employment at JKL is considered “at-will.” JKL is an equal opportunity employer.
E-mail: ebennett@jklschool.org
Deadline: November 30, 2026
District/Organization: JKL Bahweting
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: $90,425 – $134,162
Position Details
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School is accepting applications for a Full-time High School Principal for the 2026-2027 School Year. Salary Range: $90,425 – $134,162 (This is determined by years of experiences in related position).
JKL is a currently a K-8 Michigan public charter school dedicated to outstanding educational experiences, serving approximately 600 students. 27-28 SY JKL will be opening our high school. JKL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an 80% employer paid health premium, BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx, State retirement/pension, tuition reimbursement, PTO and sick time, Life & Disability insurance, Employee Access Program services, and other optional insurances.
Position Summary
To provide administration of the 9-12 education program including program design, staff supervision, student development, and parent outreach.
Qualifications for this position are:
- Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership.
- Must have a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate.
- 5 years experience in education required.
- 5 years teaching or building/school district level administrative experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrates good communication skills with parents and professionalism in a variety of situations.
Applications can be found at www.jklschool.org by clicking on the employment opportunities link on the home page. JKL application package must include electronic versions of the following: application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of State of MI certification, and transcripts. Only electronically filed applications that are complete with all required documentation attached will be considered . Position is open until filled. Employment at JKL is considered “at-will.” JKL is an equal opportunity employer.
E-mail: ebennett@jklschool.org
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in high school principal jobs.
- Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field
- State-issued principal or administrator licensure or certification
- Minimum of three to five years of classroom teaching experience
- Prior experience in an assistant principal or school leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to analyze student achievement data and drive instructional improvement
- Strong skills in staff supervision, evaluation, and instructional coaching
Tips for Your High School Principal Job Search
Tailor your resume to district priorities
Pull the language directly from each job posting, whether it emphasizes student achievement data, instructional coaching, or community engagement. Principals hired away from generic resumes almost always mirror the district's strategic plan language back to the hiring committee.
Quantify your leadership impact concretely
Hiring committees want to see what changed under your watch. Replace vague claims with outcomes tied to your tenure: graduation rate movement, staff retention shifts, or discipline referral reductions you can speak to in detail during interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists high school principal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target districts whose demographics match your experience
Search for openings in districts whose enrollment size, socioeconomic profile, and instructional challenges align with schools you have already led. Committees consistently favor candidates who have solved the same problems they are currently facing, not adjacent ones.
Prepare a leadership portfolio before you interview
Bring a concise portfolio showing your school improvement plan, a sample observation cycle with feedback, and one data story from your tenure. Many finalist rounds include a community presentation where a portfolio immediately separates prepared candidates from the rest.
Negotiate your contract terms beyond base salary
Once you have an offer, review the contract for evaluation criteria, professional development funding, and moving expense reimbursement. These terms are far easier to negotiate before you sign than after, and many districts have more flexibility in non-salary items than they do in pay.
High School Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most high school principals?
The companies hiring the most high school principals right now include Commonwealth Charter Academy, Hull Public Schools, and Wichita Public Schools, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban public districts tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many high school principal jobs are remote?
About 9% of high school principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the on-site nature of campus leadership. The sub-roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are district-level curriculum coordinator positions and virtual or online high school principal roles, which require less daily physical presence than traditional campus assignments.
How do you become a high school principal?
You typically start by earning a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, then complete a state-approved principal preparation program that includes a supervised internship. From there, you apply for your state's administrator licensure, build experience as an assistant principal or department chair, and then pursue campus leadership roles as they open in your district or region.
Can you become a high school principal with limited administrative experience?
You can move toward a principal role with limited formal administrative experience by first building a record as a teacher leader, instructional coach, or department head. Many districts value candidates who can demonstrate measurable impact on student outcomes and staff development even without a formal administrative title, particularly in hard-to-staff schools or turnaround settings where leadership pipelines run thin.
What does the high school principal interview process look like?
Most districts run a multi-round process that begins with a screening interview conducted by HR or a district administrator, followed by a panel interview with teachers, parents, and community members. Finalists are typically asked to deliver a leadership presentation or respond to a scenario-based prompt, after which the superintendent or school board makes the final selection and extends a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to high school principal jobs?
You can find and apply to high school principal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts, charter networks, and private schools across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and licensure, then apply directly to each listing without being redirected to a third-party site.
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