Job Description

School Administrators provide direction, leadership and day-to-day management of educational activities in schools, colleges, correctional institutions, businesses and community organizations. They set standards and goals, and establish policies and procedures. They supervise managers, teachers, counselors, coaches and many other educational employees.

Necessary Education

Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree

Helpful High School Courses

Business, Computer Applications, English, Mathematics, Science

Working Conditions

• Most work more than 40 hours per week
• Night and weekend work may be required
• Most work is performed in school buildings or on school grounds

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $83,350
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $40.07

Career Ladder Information

• Advanced or specialized degrees and/or transferring to a larger school system, can lead to positions with more responsibility and pay
• Usually the top rung of the career ladder is becoming a superintendent or president of an educational institution
• Various certifications and degrees can lead to advancements

Personal Qualities and Interests

You:

• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Can communicate with and motivate others effectively
• Have knowledge of management principles and practices
• Enjoy supervising others and making critical decisions
• Have a strong dedication to the educational process

Did you know?

The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium recently developed national standards for school leaders.

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco
• National Association of Elementary School Principals www.naesp.org
• NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education www.naspa.org

  
  

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