Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

What the work involves

• Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
• Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
• Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
• Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
• Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
• Teach classes or courses to students.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• Educational Administration and SupervisionSee 57 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Helping and teaching

• Leading and persuading

• Organised and precise

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