Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Did You Know:*
- Many jobs require a master's or doctoral degree and experience in a related occupation, such as teaching or admissions counseling.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential because much of an administrator's job involves working and collaborating with others.
- Excellent opportunities are expected for most jobs.
Industry Areas
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
Overall Kind of Work*
Successful operation of an educational institution requires competent administrators. Education administrators provide instructional leadership and manage the day-to-day activities in schools, pre...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Education administrators hold leadership positions with significant responsibility. Most find working with students extremely rewarding, but as the responsibilities of administrators have increase...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 4.23% (0-20 Hours)
- 2.41% (21-34 Hours)
- 4.76% (35-39 Hours)
- 57.58% (40 Hours)
- 7.15% (41-49 Hours)
- 23.88% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Education administrators (11-9030)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 19.55% (Private For-Profit)
- 25.69% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 49.74% (State and Local Govt)
- 1.14% (Federal Government)
- 3.88% (Self-Employed)
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