School
Administrator Careers
Advance your career – become an Education
Administrator.
The demand for highly qualified
School Administrators is on the rise. The efficient
operation of
educational institutions requires competent administrators. Education
Administrators (also known as School Administrators) provide
instructional
leadership as well as manage the day-to-day
activities in schools by supervising
teachers, counselors,
librarians, coaches, and other support staff.
Principals are
educational administrators who manage elementary, middle, and
secondary schools. They set the academic tone and hire, evaluate, and
help
improve the skills of teachers and other staff. They visit
classrooms, observe
teaching methods, review instructional
objectives, and examine learning materials.
They actively work
with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum
standards;
develop mission statements, and set performance goals and
objectives.
Assistant Principals are educational administrators who
aid the principal in the
overall administration of the school.
Some assistant principals hold this position for
several years to
prepare for advancement to principal jobs; others are career
assistant principals. They are primarily responsible for scheduling
student classes,
ordering textbooks and supplies, and
coordinating transportation, custodial,
cafeteria, and other
support services.
Most Education Administrators begin their careers
in related occupations, often as
teachers, and prepare for
advancement into education administration by
completing a
master’s or doctoral degree. In most public schools, principals,
assistant principals need a master’s degree in education
administration or
educational leadership. Most States require
principals to be licensed as School
Administrators. License
requirements vary by State, but nearly all States require
either
a master’s degree or some other graduate-level training.
The
shortage of educators in the school system has created a critical need for
dedicated and innovative School Administrators. Strong
educational
administration, more than ever, is being seen as a
key to successful schools. Now
is the time to advance your career
- acquire the skills necessary to become an
Education
Administrator.
