Principal Jobs in Oregon

Principal jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where districts like Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer School District, and Eugene School District 4J maintain consistent demand for building-level and district leaders. Openings cover the full seniority range, from assistant principals stepping into their first lead role to experienced principals managing large comprehensive high schools. Oregon's growing emphasis on multilingual learner programs and alternative education pathways makes those specialties especially sought after. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerColumbia Sportswear
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring4
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

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Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer
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Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer
Skyworks Solutions
Hillsboro, Oregon
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$136k - $295k/yr
Master of Science
5,001-10,000

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Principal Strategic Planning Specialist
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Principal Strategic Planning Specialist
Columbia Sportswear
Portland, Oregon
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Sr. Principal Machine Learning Software Engineer – Inference Serving Engine
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Sr. Principal Machine Learning Software Engineer – Inference Serving Engine
Ampere Computing
Portland, Oregon
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$226k - $356k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Principal, Procurement Category Management, Technology
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Principal, Procurement Category Management, Technology
NIKE
Beaverton, Oregon
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Principal Faculty - Physician Associate Studies
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Principal Faculty - Physician Associate Studies
Pacific University
Hillsboro, Oregon
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$103k - $114k/yr
501-1,000

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Principal Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hillsboro
7 jobs
Beaverton
6 jobs
Newberg
1 job

Principal Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

Columbia Sportswear4 open roles
NIKE3 open roles
FormFactor3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware

What Oregon Employers Look For

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

  • Active Oregon Administrator License issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field
  • Minimum five years of licensed classroom teaching experience in an accredited school
  • Demonstrated experience with instructional coaching, curriculum development, and teacher evaluation
  • Proficiency with Oregon state assessment systems and school improvement planning requirements
  • Strong background in student discipline, restorative practices, and Oregon safe-schools compliance

Principal Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Oregon?

To become a principal in Oregon, you must hold an Oregon Administrator License issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. The pathway requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, a valid Oregon teaching license, and a minimum of five years of licensed teaching experience. You must also complete an approved administrator preparation program and pass the required licensure assessments before the commission issues your credential.

Which companies hire principals in Oregon?

Oregon principal roles are posted by Columbia Sportswear, NIKE, and FormFactor and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's largest urban and suburban school districts, including Portland Public Schools and Salem-Keizer, account for the greatest share of ongoing openings across the state.

Which Oregon cities have the most principal jobs?

Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton have the most principal openings in Oregon. Portland's concentration reflects the state's largest school district and a dense network of charter and private schools, while Salem's volume is driven by Salem-Keizer School District, and Eugene benefits from its role as the region's educational center anchored by Lane County's public schools and the University of Oregon's administrator pipeline.

Are there remote principal jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. A principal's role is inherently on-site, requiring daily presence in the building to lead staff, oversee student safety, and manage operations. About 92% of principal openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve district-level administrative or curriculum coordination work rather than traditional school-building leadership.

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

The most realistic entry path is an assistant principal role, which most Oregon districts use as the direct training ground for future principals. Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer School District, and Eugene School District 4J regularly hire assistant principals from the teaching ranks. Candidates strengthen their applications by completing an Oregon-approved administrator preparation program, earning an Oregon Administrator License, and taking on instructional coach or department head roles that demonstrate leadership before making the move.

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

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and target district, and apply directly to each position that matches.

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