Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
39 alternate job titles:
Assessment Coordinator
Athletic Coordinator
Athletic Director
Commission for the Blind Director
Curriculum and Instruction Superintendent
Curriculum Director
Education Supervisor
Educational Program Director
Elementary Principal
Elementary School Principal
Headmaster
High School Principal
Junior High School Principal
K-12 Principal (Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Principal)
K-12 School Principal (Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade School Principal)
K-8 School Principal (Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade School Principal)
Middle School Principal
Mother Superior
PE Director (Physical Education Director)
Principal
Pupil Personnel Program Director
Pupil Personnel Services Director
School Administrator (School Admin)
School Business Manager
School Coordinator
School Principal
School Superintendent
Secondary School Principal
Special Programs Director
Special Services Director
SPED Admin (Special Education Administrator)
SPED Director (Special Education Director)
SPED Superintendent (Special Education Superintendent)
Student Services Director
Superintendent
Technical Education Director
Testing Director
Title I Director
Vice Principal
Salary Information
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary: $104,070 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare forms or applications. | General |
| Recommend organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Prepare operational progress or status reports. | General |
| Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | General |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | General |
| Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Teach classes in area of specialization. | General |
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities. | General |
| Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Hire personnel. | General |
| Recruit personnel. | General |
| Approve expenditures. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Schedule activities or facility use. | General |
| Perform human resources activities. | General |
| Maintain personnel records. | Maintenance |
| Advise others on career or personal development. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs. | Development |
| Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop promotional materials. | Development |
| Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | Development |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Coordinate special events or programs. | Management |
| Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders. | Management |
| Manage outreach activities. | Management |
| Evaluate program effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Conduct opinion surveys or needs assessments. | Analysis |
| Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions. | Analysis |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| ACS Technologies HeadMaster | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Blackbaud The Education Edge | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Bloomz | Desktop communications software |
| Common Curriculum | Computer based training software |
| Computer Resources MMS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Desmos | Analytical or scientific software |
| Edulastic | Computer based training software |
| Effexoft EASI | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Geogebra | Analytical or scientific software |
| Google Calendar | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Google Gmail | Electronic mail software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IBM Domino | Communications server software |
| Intrado SchoolMessenger | Mobile messaging service software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| ParentSquare | Desktop communications software |
| Pearson PowerSchool | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| RecordKeeper Software School RecordKeeper | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Rediker Software School Office Suite | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Rethink Ed | Computer based training software |
| Robust Software Overseer Suite | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| SchoolDESX | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Seasia Consulting School Wizard | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
| Skyward School Management System | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Specialized Data Systems School Office | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| SunGard Public Sector IFAS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Thinc Technologies Virtual School | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wilcomp Software RenWeb | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| eDistrict Internet Solutions eDistrict Unified | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Apache Cassandra | Data base management system software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Attendance tracking software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| L-Systems X-ONE | Data base user interface and query software |
| LogicalBit Eimas | Data base user interface and query software |
| School Attendance Keeper | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations | Association of School Business Officials International | Not Available |
| Director of Pupil Transportation | National Association for Pupil Transportation | Not Available |
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