Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Contact Info
Get in TouchRelated Job Titles
Athletic Director, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Principal, School Administrator, School Superintendent, Special Education Director, Superintendent, Vice Principal
Facts and Stats
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$98k
Median wages (annual)
2021
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24k
Projected job openings
2021-2031
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4-7%
Projected growth (average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- 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.
- 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.
- Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Related Programs
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Analytical or scientific software — Desmos; Geogebra; IBM SPSS Statistics; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Computer-based training software — Common Curriculum; Edulastic; Rethink Ed; Schoology
- Database user interface and query software — Attendance tracking software; Blackboard software; Microsoft Access; School Attendance Keeper
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics GP; NetSuite ERP; Thinc Technologies Virtual School; Wilcomp Software RenWeb
- Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw
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