What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Position- 2026-27 Anticipated Openings position at Olentangy Local School District?
Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for multiple Principal positions for the 2026-27 school year. The Principal/ Assistant Principal provides educational leadership for the building; manage, administer and facilitate the daily operations, activities and events of the school; improve student learning. Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to hold valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the Ohio State Department of Education and Workforce.
Employment status: Administrative, full-time, 216-, 226- or 260-day employment contract based on position and grade level
Qualifications for a principal/assistant principal position include:
- Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and school administration from an accredited college or university
- Five to ten years of successful classroom teaching and bulding administration experience (principal) or three years of successful teaching experience (assistant principal)
- Valid and appropriate Ohio certification/license
- Alternative to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate
Essential functions for the position include, but is not limited to:
- Ensure the safety of students
- Ensure safe operation of building, grounds, and other school property
- Establish and maintain a positive public relations program; attend special events, functions, and athletic events
- Direct, oversee, supervise, and evaluate the instructional and guidance programs and the work schedule for all assigned personnel
- Responsible for the assignment, promotion, or retention of all students
Internal candidates (currently employed by Olentangy Schools) must submit an internal online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). NOTE: If you are an ESC employee, intern, off-staff advisor/coach, short- or long-term substitute, or student teacher you must apply as an external candidate.
External candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring) and complete an online Principal Candidate Assessment. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application. The online Principal Candidate Assessment is sent via a link under separate email cover. On occasion, the email may end up in junk or spam mail. If so, the link will be titled “Do Not Reply” with the subject “Regarding your Olentangy Local Schools application”. Keep in mind that the Principal Candidate Assessment is a timed assessment, so please set aside approximately 45 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the process. Once the assessment is started, it must be completed within the designated time frame, and multiple attempts to complete the assessment are not permitted.
Specific positions will be posted daily; interested candidates should check our Job Board (SchoolSpring) regularly and apply for each specific position of interest.
Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.
Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!