O*NET Career Intelligence

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

SOC 11-9032.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

Zone 5 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.4

Speaking

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Critical Thinking

4.2

Learning Strategies

4.2

Social Perceptiveness

4.2

Writing

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Administration and Management

4.5

English Language

4.5

Education and Training

4.3

Personnel and Human Resources

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Law and Government

3.9

Psychology

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Key Tasks

1Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

2Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.

3Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.

4Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

5Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.

Also Known As

Admissions Director Assessment Coordinator Athletic Coordinator Athletic Director Athletics Director Commission for the Blind Director Curriculum and Instruction Assistant Superintendent Dean Education Supervisor Educational Program Director