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School Principal (Elementary/Middle/High)

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$111,375 - $156,405

per sy

Closes

September 30, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a school principal overseeing elementary, middle, or high schools in Japan for the Department of Defense Education Activity, focusing on leading educational programs, managing staff, and improving student outcomes in an overseas military community.

It involves using data to guide school improvements, evaluating teachers, and building partnerships with parents, communities, and base offices.

A good fit would be an experienced educator with leadership skills who thrives in international settings and is passionate about student success.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership or equivalent with at least 30 semester hours of graduate coursework (minimum 20 in administration/leadership)
  • Valid unencumbered professional administrator license from a U.S. State Board of Education or NBPTS certification (may substitute for coursework requirements)
  • Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching or professional educator experience at Pre-K-12 level
  • Minimum of two years experience in a staff or supervisory role demonstrating ability to administer school programs and supervise educators/support personnel
  • Official transcripts for bachelor's and master's degrees (and higher if applicable)
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Competency in human capital management, instructional program administration, learning and program evaluation, and partnering

Full Job Description

About the Position: These positions will be located in the Pacific East District; Japan with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA).

This position is not part of a Bargaining Unit Agreement Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and Experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Education: The course work must have been completed at, or accepted by, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

Applicants must provide copies of official bachelor's and master's transcripts (include EDS and Doctorate if applicable). Acceptable degree pathways are listed below.

Semester hours for credit bearing internships or practicum experiences in educational leadership and/or supervision is accepted. a.

Master's degree in Educational Administration/Educational Leadership. OR b. Master's degree reflecting 30 semester hours of graduate level course work.

Of the required 30 hours of graduate level course work, a minimum of 20 of those semester hours must be Educational Administration/Educational Leadership.

Note: Applicants who submit a valid unencumbered fully professional administrator license with a certification comparable to DoWEA Principal and issued from a State Board of Education of the United States and its U.S.

territories or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will be considered to have fulfilled the semester hour requirement for Educational Administration/Educational Leadership and be found eligible.

All undergraduate and graduate official transcripts are still required to be submitted with application.

AND General Experience: A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching, specialist, or other professional educator experience at the Pre-K -12 level is required.

Specialized Experience: A minimum of two years appropriate experience (elementary and/or secondary) in a staff or supervisory position which clearly demonstrated the ability to administer school educational programs and to effectively supervise educators and support personnel.

No more than one year of experience in positions that did not involve actual school administration will be credited as specialized experience.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Human Capital Management Instructional Program Administration Learning and Program Evaluation Partnering Major Duties:

  • Uses student achievement data and related data to make decisions regarding the school improvement plan, teacher professional development requirements, and programmatic changes.
  • Establishes DoWEA educator performance elements and evaluates teacher work.
  • Initiates communications between school administration, students, teachers, parents, the local community, and base offices that provide services to the school and/or staff.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC7X-26-12906130-MP/EX-S