Principal Jobs in Alabama

Principal jobs in Alabama are concentrated in K-12 public education, with additional openings in charter school networks, private academies, and district administrative offices across the state. The largest hiring activity is in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, where established systems like Jefferson County Schools, Huntsville City Schools, and Montgomery Public Schools regularly bring on building-level and assistant principals. The most in-demand specialties are elementary principal, secondary principal, and instructional leadership roles tied to Title I and STEM-focused campuses. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles76
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityHuntsville, AL
Cities hiring9
Work type74% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree

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Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Safety Engineer
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Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, Alabama
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$79k - $148k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Sentinel - Principal Systems Safety Engineer - 17339
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Sentinel - Principal Systems Safety Engineer - 17339
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, Alabama
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$98k - $148k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Administrator
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Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, Alabama
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$99k - $185k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal Systems Engineer
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Principal Systems Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, Alabama
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$131k - $237k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal Software Consultant
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Principal Software Consultant
Octave Intelligence
Madison, Alabama
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Principal Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Huntsville
64 jobs
Mobile
2 jobs
Hoover
1 job
Decatur
1 job
Gadsden
1 job
Lincoln
1 job
Madison
1 job
Birmingham
1 job
Redstone Arsenal
1 job

Principal Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman18
  • Raytheon5
  • Parsons3
  • AcqCentric3
  • APEX TK3

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal jobs across Alabama.

  • Active Alabama Class AA or higher educator certificate with principal endorsement from ALSDE
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field
  • Prior classroom teaching experience, typically at least three years in a K-12 setting
  • Completed or in-progress Alabama Principal Induction Program for newly certified candidates
  • Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and instructional coaching
  • Familiarity with Alabama accountability standards, state assessment frameworks, and federal compliance requirements

Principal Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Alabama?

To become a principal in Alabama, you must hold a Class AA educator certificate with a principal or administrative endorsement issued by the Alabama State Department of Education. This requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, completion of an approved preparation program at an Alabama university, and passing the required Praxis or AECAP assessments. Candidates also complete the Alabama Principal Induction Program during their first years in the role.

Which companies hire principals in Alabama?

Employers hiring principals in Alabama right now include Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Parsons, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's largest public school systems, charter management organizations, and private school networks account for the majority of ongoing openings across the state.

Which Alabama cities have the most principal jobs?

Huntsville, Alabama, and Mobile are the Alabama cities with the most principal openings, driven by the size and density of their public school systems, the presence of large district central offices, and the concentration of charter and private institutions that operate in those metro areas.

Are there remote principal jobs in Alabama?

Yes, but they're rare. The principal role is fundamentally on-site, requiring daily presence in a school building for staff supervision, student support, and campus leadership. About 26% of principal openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in central office, curriculum director, or educational consulting capacities rather than traditional building-level principal roles.

How can I get hired as a principal in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an assistant principal role, which most Alabama school systems use as the direct pipeline into the principalship. Large districts like Jefferson County Schools and Birmingham City Schools regularly post assistant principal openings that welcome candidates who have completed an educational leadership program but lack prior administrative experience. Holding a current Alabama principal endorsement, even without years in the chair, signals readiness and satisfies most posting requirements. Lateral moves from instructional coach, department chair, or curriculum specialist positions also give candidates a recognized foothold.

Where can I find and apply to principal jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Alabama school districts, charter networks, and private institutions. Search the listings, find the roles that match your certification level and experience, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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