School Principal Job Description
The following is a full job description for School Principal. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for School Principal along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that School Principal is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Assistant School Principal, Teacher Elementary School, Public School Teacher, Teacher Secondary School, School Nurse, School Superintendent, School Counselor, School Bus Driver, Dean of Law
Requirements and Responsibilities For School Principal
Directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
 
Also referred to as: Primary/Secondary School Principal, Headmaster
Similar Jobs:  Assistant School Principal, Teacher Elementary School, Public School Teacher, Teacher Secondary School, School Nurse, School Superintendent, School Counselor, School Bus Driver, Dean of Law
Level of Education:  School Principal Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, School Principal Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, School Principal Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
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