Principal Jobs in Oklahoma

Principal jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in public K-12 school districts, with steady demand for building-level leaders from assistant principal through district executive roles. Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by large districts like Oklahoma City Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, and Lawton Public Schools. The most consistent openings are for elementary and middle school principals, with growing demand for leaders in alternative education and career-tech settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Cities hiring3
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Sr Principal Engineer Electronics
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Sr Principal Engineer Electronics
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$116k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Principal Project Management
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Principal Project Management
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$77k - $116k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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ES Principal's Secretary
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ES Principal's Secretary
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)
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Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$108k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Principal Pilot
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Principal Pilot
L3Harris
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Academic & Educational Administration
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources
First-Class Medical Certificate
10,000+

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Principal Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
8 jobs
Tulsa
5 jobs
Lawton
1 job

Principal Job Market in Oklahoma

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

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman4 open roles
American Electric Power2 open roles
Helmerich & Payne2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

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

  • Active Oklahoma principal certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
  • Prior classroom teaching experience in an accredited school setting
  • Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, staff evaluation, and curriculum oversight
  • Familiarity with Oklahoma Academic Standards and state accountability frameworks
  • Strong record of community engagement, parent communication, and school culture building

Principal Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Oklahoma?

To become a principal in Oklahoma, you must earn a principal certificate through the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Requirements include a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate, and completion of an approved administrator preparation program. Candidates must also pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment. Most Oklahoma districts require several years of certified teaching experience before a principal certificate will be issued.

Which companies hire principals in Oklahoma?

Companies currently hiring principals in Oklahoma include Northrop Grumman, American Electric Power, and Helmerich & Payne, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oklahoma's principal hiring is driven primarily by public school districts, career-technology center systems, and charter school networks concentrated in the Oklahoma City metro and greater Tulsa area.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most principal jobs?

Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Oklahoma have the most principal openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City leads because it is home to the state's largest district and a dense cluster of charter and alternative schools, while Tulsa's strong urban district and suburban growth corridors in Broken Arrow and Jenks generate consistent openings, and Lawton's large military-connected student population keeps Fort Sill-area schools actively staffing building leaders.

Are there remote principal jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of principal openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of school leadership. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include administrative tasks, parent communication, and professional development coordination, but daily presence in the building is a core expectation at nearly every Oklahoma district.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant principal role while completing an Oklahoma-approved administrator preparation program. Large districts like Oklahoma City Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools regularly hire instructional coaches, department chairs, and lead teachers into assistant principal pipelines. Earning your principal certificate before applying, even provisionally, signals readiness. Candidates with experience in Oklahoma's career-tech centers or alternative education settings often find those environments more open to first-time administrators.

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

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the positions that fit your certification level and preferred district size, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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