Principal hiring guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Principals are responsible for administering all aspects of a school’s operations. As the highest-ranking administrator in any elementary, middle, or high school, principals often juggle many responsibilities in different areas of leadership expertise. They are responsible for evaluating teachers, disciplining students, implementing and reviewing curricula and programs, hiring new teachers, speaking with parents, and building relationships in the community. Principals are highly organized and compassionate educational leaders who have a passion for providing students with a quality education.

You might hire a principal to:

Create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration among school staff, faculty, students, and the local community

Work with the school leadership team to develop, implement, and maintain every detail of the school’s systems and procedures, including discipline, transitions, community celebrations, morning meetings, and classroom culture
Ensure the school environment is safe for all students, faculty, and staff
Meet and listen with teachers to maximize their teaching and learning potential

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, relevant to country of employment	Master’s degree relevant to country of employment
Extensive knowledge of curricular resources and programs	Proven project management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Previous school-based leadership team experience relevant to country of employment	Hard-working, highly collaborative nature