Job title: Principal

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent]

Employment type: [Full-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for a Principal to lead [school name], a [elementary / middle / high] school serving [number] students. The right person sets a clear academic vision, develops teachers, and builds trust with families and the community.

The principal shapes school culture, instruction, and safety. Strong leadership raises student achievement, keeps good teachers, and helps the school meet district and state goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Set and carry out a school improvement plan with measurable goals for student achievement.
• Observe and evaluate teachers using [Danielson or the district's evaluation framework] and give actionable feedback.
• Lead professional learning communities and coach teachers on instruction and data use.
• Analyze state test results, attendance, and discipline data to guide decisions.
• Build the master schedule and assign staff to meet student needs.
• Manage the school budget, including Title I and other federal or state funds.
• Oversee student discipline, attendance, and safety plans, including emergency drills.
• Make sure the school follows special education, privacy, and education laws [such as IDEA, Section 504, and FERPA in the US].
• Hire, onboard, and support teachers and staff.
• Communicate with families, the school board, and community partners through meetings, newsletters, and events.

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Valid [State] principal or school leader license [or an NPQH (UK), teacher registration plus leadership experience (AU), or school board eligibility rules such as CBSE norms (India)].
• [X]+ years of teaching experience and [X]+ years in a school leadership role, such as assistant principal.
• Experience with teacher evaluation, school budgets, and school improvement planning.
• Working knowledge of student information systems and data tools such as [PowerSchool].
• Clear background check and fingerprinting [or an enhanced DBS check (UK) or a Working with Children Check (AU)].

• Instructional leadership.
• Data analysis and goal setting.
• Teacher coaching and evaluation.
• Budget and resource planning.
• Conflict resolution.
• Clear communication with families, staff, and the community.

• Doctorate in Education (EdD or PhD).
• Experience leading a school through a turnaround or improvement plan.
• Ability to speak [second language].

• [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
• [Teacher pension or retirement plan]
• [Paid time off]
• [Leadership training and professional development]
• [Salary range]