Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

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  Management Occupations

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Also Called: Athletic Director, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Principal, School Administrator, School Superintendent, Special Education Director, Superintendent, Vice Principal, Athletic Director, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Principal, School Administrator, School Superintendent, Special Education Director, Superintendent, Vice Principal

What they do

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

$70,050
Starting Salary (2023)
$103,460
Median Salary (2023)
1.1%
Projected Job Growth
302,580
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Initiative
Concern for Others

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Common Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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