Occupation information for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Illinois

description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

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Currently Employed: 12,960

Projected Annual Job Openings: 900

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $85,970 - $132,560

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
  • Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
  • Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
  • Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
  • Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.
  • Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Alarm systems
  • Desktop computers
  • Liquid crystal display projector
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Computer based training software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software