High School Principal Jobs
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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Position Type:
Administration/Administrator
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Date Posted:
10/27/2026
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Location:
Longmont High School
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Date Available:
2027/2028 School Year
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Closing Date:
01/03/2027
Longmont High School (LHS), founded as Longmont's original high school in 1901, is a learning community committed to guiding students in becoming productive, empowered and involved citizens of the world. All students have access to a full continuum of rigorous academic course offerings and a diverse selection of co-curricular activities.
Additionally, LHS is home to several instructional focus programs which include Advanced Placement courses, the Medical and BioScience Academy and the High School Business Program. In addition to their coursework, students have the opportunity to participate in internship programs with local professionals and college credit opportunities.Click here for more information about Longmont High School.
FTE: 1.0Hours per day: 8
Days per year: 215
Administrative pay range: 3
Click here to view the St. Vrain Valley Schools Salary Schedules.
St. Vrain Valley Schools values the health and well-being of its employees and seeks to establish and maintain a culture of health and wellness that encourages and supports healthy behaviors, a sense of community and an improved quality of life. As part of that commitment, the district offers a choice of medical plans and access to comprehensive wellness programming.
Substitute, Seasonal, Extra Duty, and Temporary Positions are Eligible for PERA (Pension) and the District Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
All other regular positions are eligible for PERA (Pension), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Wellness Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-term Disability.-
Position Type:
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Position Type:
Administration/Administrator
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Date Posted:
10/27/2026
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Location:
Longmont High School
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Date Available:
2027/2028 School Year
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Closing Date:
01/03/2027
Longmont High School (LHS), founded as Longmont's original high school in 1901, is a learning community committed to guiding students in becoming productive, empowered and involved citizens of the world. All students have access to a full continuum of rigorous academic course offerings and a diverse selection of co-curricular activities.
Additionally, LHS is home to several instructional focus programs which include Advanced Placement courses, the Medical and BioScience Academy and the High School Business Program. In addition to their coursework, students have the opportunity to participate in internship programs with local professionals and college credit opportunities.Click here for more information about Longmont High School.
FTE: 1.0Hours per day: 8
Days per year: 215
Administrative pay range: 3
Click here to view the St. Vrain Valley Schools Salary Schedules.
St. Vrain Valley Schools values the health and well-being of its employees and seeks to establish and maintain a culture of health and wellness that encourages and supports healthy behaviors, a sense of community and an improved quality of life. As part of that commitment, the district offers a choice of medical plans and access to comprehensive wellness programming.
Substitute, Seasonal, Extra Duty, and Temporary Positions are Eligible for PERA (Pension) and the District Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
All other regular positions are eligible for PERA (Pension), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Wellness Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-term Disability.-
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
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 Connections Education, Commonwealth Charter Academy, and Columbus City Schools, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 14% of high school principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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