Principal Jobs in Louisiana

Principal jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in K-12 public and charter school systems, with demand for school leaders at every level from assistant principal to campus executive director. The largest hiring markets are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where established employers like Jefferson Parish Public Schools, the Recovery School District, and East Baton Rouge Parish School System maintain consistent openings. Instructional leadership, special education administration, and turnaround school leadership are among the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerWorley
Top cityCameron, LA
Cities hiring8
Work type100% Remote
Top credentialExperience equivalent to degree accepted

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Principal Electrical Designer
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Principal Electrical Designer
Worley
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Principal Database Developer
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Principal Database Developer
TekSynap
New Orleans, Louisiana
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$115k - $123k/yr
Master's degree in computer science
501-1,000

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EP Principal Mapping Specialist - Lafayette, LA
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EP Principal Mapping Specialist - Lafayette, LA
Boston Scientific
Lafayette, Louisiana
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$80k - $120k/yr
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Project Manager to Project Manager Principal (Construction Utility Projects)
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Project Manager to Project Manager Principal (Construction Utility Projects)
American Electric Power
Shreveport, Louisiana
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$88k - $160k/yr
Associate's degree in computer science
10,000+

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Assistant Principal of Administration - Turner (Anticipated)
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Assistant Principal of Administration - Turner (Anticipated)
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Shreveport, Louisiana
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Teaching & Instruction
Teaching Certification
5,001-10,000

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Principal Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cameron
4 jobs
Baton Rouge
4 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Raceland
1 job
Broussard
1 job
Covington
1 job
Lafayette
1 job
New Orleans
1 job

Principal Job Market in Louisiana

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

Who's Hiring

Worley7 open roles
TekSynap1 open role
Boston Scientific1 open role

What Louisiana Employers Look For

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

  • Active Louisiana Educational Leader Credential issued by the Louisiana Department of Education
  • Master's degree or higher in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
  • Valid Louisiana teaching certificate with prior classroom teaching experience
  • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, or school improvement planning
  • Proficiency with Louisiana's school accountability and performance evaluation frameworks
  • Strong record of stakeholder engagement with students, families, and district leadership

Principal Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Louisiana?

To become a principal in Louisiana, you must earn the Louisiana Educational Leader Credential, administered through the Louisiana Department of Education. The path requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, a valid Louisiana teaching certificate, and completion of an approved leader preparation program. Candidates must also pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment. Many aspiring principals begin as assistant principals or instructional coaches within Louisiana public or charter school systems before advancing to a campus leadership role.

Which companies hire principals in Louisiana?

Employers hiring principals in Louisiana right now include Worley, TekSynap, and Boston Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large parish school systems, charter management organizations, and private and parochial school networks throughout Louisiana tend to post principal openings on a rolling basis as leadership transitions occur.

Which Louisiana cities have the most principal jobs?

Cameron, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport consistently have the most principal openings in Louisiana, driven by the concentration of large parish school systems, charter networks, and private institutions headquartered in or near each metro. New Orleans in particular has a uniquely dense charter school landscape that generates frequent campus leadership vacancies, while Baton Rouge and Shreveport openings reflect the size of their respective parish systems.

Are there remote principal jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. The principal role is fundamentally on-site, requiring daily presence on a school campus to manage staff, support students, and engage families. About 100% of principal openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in district-level administrative or virtual school leadership roles rather than traditional campus assignments.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant principal or dean of students role within a Louisiana parish school system or charter network. Large employers like Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and charter management organizations frequently hire instructional coaches, curriculum coordinators, and department heads who are pursuing or have recently completed an approved leader preparation program. Completing the Louisiana Educational Leader Credential process and building a track of formal teacher leadership experience, such as leading a professional learning community or managing a school improvement initiative, strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.

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

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across parish school systems, charter networks, and private institutions. Search the listings for roles that match your credentials and experience level and apply directly to the positions that fit.

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