D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-B520
Persons appointed to a position as Principal shall serve in a term appointment of up to two (2) years, without tenure in the position.
Persons appointed to a position as Assistant Principal shall serve in a term appointment of one (1) year, without tenure in the position.
Retention and reappointment shall be at the discretion of the Chancellor.
A person who is not retained in the position of Principal or Assistant Principal and who holds permanent status in another position in the D.C. Public Schools shall revert to the highest prior permanent level of employment upon his or her removal from the position of Principal or Assistant Principal; provided, that this right shall not include the right to any particular position or office previously held.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-B520