Salary Breakdown
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Average
$89,350
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$60,430
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$84,760
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$124,650
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
5,790
Projected job openings through 2032
Sample Career Roadmap
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Supporting Programs
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Top Expected Tasks
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
01
Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
02
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
03
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
04
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
05
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
06
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
07
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
08
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
09
Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.
10
Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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