Education Administrators
At a Glance
- Most are school principals
- Work with teachers, parents, and children
- Usually work the entire year (twelve months)
- Are responsible for work outcomes
- May need a license
- Most have a master's degree and teaching experience
Career summary
Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.#mostly focuses on principals, use 1136, checked 3/14/19 lh
Most education administrators are school principals. Principals manage public and private K-12 schools. They set goals for schools based on standards set by the school district. They review laws affecting schools and make sure they are being followed. They create budgets and make spending decisions about buildings, equipment, and supplies. They also seek grant money to fund projects. Principals evaluate school programs and work to improve education.
Principals hire teachers and other staff, such as counselors and janitors. They work with teachers to develop courses and teaching standards. They also manage student teachers from colleges. In addition, principals evaluate staff members. They observe teachers while they teach their classes to evaluate their performance.
Principals make sure that students are meeting academic and behavior standards. Sometimes they must discipline students who have broken school rules. They also meet with parents to discuss student behavior. They work with students, teachers, and parents to resolve conflicts. Principals work to improve school attendance. They meet with parent-teacher councils to learn about parents' concerns. They often coordinate volunteer groups to oversee special program or fundraising events.
Principals work to address the needs of all students attending their school. This may include homelessness and child care. They may oversee food programs and health clinics run by the school. They recruit volunteers to help teachers and work with students.
Larger schools may have assistant principals. They are responsible for scheduling classes. They also order textbooks and may coordinate school activities. Some assistant principals work directly with students. They may counsel students on vocational goals. In many schools, they also handle discipline and attendance problems.
Some education administrators coordinate programs for an entire school district. They direct subject areas such as math, music, and art. Others oversee counseling programs and school testing standards. They also provide training to teachers in their district. Some education administrators work in career centers and manage school-to-work programs.
Related careers
This career is part of the Education and Training cluster of careers.
Related careers include:
- Arbitrators and Mediators
- College and University Administrators
- Emergency Management Directors
- Health Services Administrators
- High School Teachers
- Human Resources Managers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Public Health Educators
- Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
Military careers
Job duties
Task list
The following list of tasks is specific to education administrators.
- Set goals for schools and direct the activities of teachers and staff.
- Hire and evaluate teachers and staff.
- Provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, or behavior problems.
- Assist teachers when resolving problems with students.
- Coordinate and review school programs and make changes when necessary. Determine if new programs are needed.
- Meet with parents and teachers to discuss school activities and policies.
- Make sure school is following all laws and buildings meet government codes.
- Coordinate food programs and health clinics operated through the schools.
- Determine how money is spent for salaries, supplies, equipment, and other purchases.
- Oversee counseling and school testing standards.
- Prepare grant proposals to fund special projects.
- Organize and lead volunteer committees to oversee events and special projects.
- May sometimes teach classes.
Common work activities
Education administrators perform the following tasks. These tasks are common to many careers.
- Establish and maintain relationships
- Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
- Make decisions and solve problems
- Evaluate information against standards
- Get information needed to do the job
- Teach others
- Coach others
- Guide, direct, and motivate others
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
- Perform administrative tasks
- Assist and care for others
- Develop and build teams
- Judge the value of objects, services, or people
- Organize, plan, and prioritize work
- Coordinate the work and activities of others
- Communicate with people outside the organization
- Perform for or work with the public
- Schedule work and activities
- Document and record information
- Think creatively
- Recruit, interview, or hire others
- Develop goals and strategies
- Update and use job-related knowledge
- Monitor and control resources
- Use computers
- Identify objects, actions, and events
- Monitor events, materials, and surroundings
- Provide advice and consultation to others
- Process information
- Analyze data or information
- Explain the meaning of information to others
- Inspect equipment, structures, or materials
- Estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed
- Convince others to buy goods or change their minds or actions
Work requirements
Working conditions
In a typical work setting, education administrators:
Interpersonal relationships
- Have a high level of social interaction. They work with teachers, students, and parents.
- Communicate daily by e-mail, telephone, and in person. They also regularly write letters and memos.
- Almost always work as part of a team, group, or department.
- Are substantially responsible for the work outcomes of those they supervise, such as teachers and counselors.
- May occasionally give public speeches or presentations.
- Are often placed in conflict situations with parents or teachers when disciplining students.
- Are responsible for the health and safety of students and teachers.
- Regularly deal with unpleasant or angry students or parents.
Physical work conditions
- Almost always work indoors in schools or offices. Sometimes work outdoors on school grounds.
- Work near others, such as when sharing office space. Those working with younger children may come into closer contact.
Work performance
- Must fully complete and be exact in their work. Errors could prevent students from receiving a high-quality education.
- Regularly make decisions that greatly impact others, including parents, students, teachers, and coworkers. They rarely consult others before deciding a course of action.
- Set nearly all their daily tasks and goals without talking to a superior first.
- Operate by strict weekly and daily deadlines. This can make the work atmosphere somewhat competitive.
Hours/travel
- May work evenings to attend meetings or sporting events.
- Usually work full time, the whole year round.
- Generally work a set schedule.
Physical demands
Education administrators frequently:
- Sit for long periods of time.
It is important for education administrators to be able to:
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- Understand the speech of another person.
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
- See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
It is not as important, but still necessary, for education administrators to be able to:
- Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Skills and abilities
Education administrators need to:
Communicate
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- Listen to others and ask questions.
- Understand spoken information.
- Write clearly so other people can understand.
- Understand written information.
- Read and understand work-related materials.
Reason and problem solve
- Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
- Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
- Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
- Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
- Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action.
- Recognize the nature of a problem.
- Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order.
- Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them.
- Identify what must be changed to reach goals.
- Think of new ideas about a topic.
- Think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems.
- Develop rules that group items in various ways.
- Recognize when important changes happen or are likely to happen in a system.
- Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.
Use math and science
- Use math skills to solve problems.
- Choose a mathematical method or formula to solve problems.
Manage oneself, people, time, and things
- Check how well one is learning or doing something.
- Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work.
- Manage the time of self and others.
- Decide how to spend money to get the work done and keep track of how the money was used.
- Obtain needed equipment, facilities, and materials and oversee their use.
Work with people
- Be aware of others' reactions and understand the possible causes.
- Change behavior in relation to others' actions.
- Use several methods to learn or teach new things.
- Look for ways to help people.
- Teach others how to do something.
- Solve problems by bringing others together to discuss differences.
- Persuade others to approach things differently.
Perceive and visualize
- Identify a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in distracting material.
Education and training
Educational programs
The programs of study listed below will help you prepare for the occupation or career cluster you are exploring.
Programs of study directly related to this occupation
Other programs of study to consider
- Business Management and Administration
- Child Care Services Management
- Child Development
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education Measurement and Testing
- Educational Psychology
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Urban Education
Training
To work as an education administrator, you typically need to:
- have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- have at least a bachelor's degree; and
- have one to five years of experience in education.
Education after high school
Many principals and assistant principals have an advanced degree in education administration. A master's degree in education is acceptable in most cases. Some jobs require a doctoral degree (PhD).
Preschool and childcare center directors must have at least a bachelor's degree. School district superintendents must have at least a master's degree. Administrators who oversee school counseling programs usually have a master's degree in school counseling.
Many colleges and universities offer bachelor's and master's degrees in education administration. Courses include school law, curriculum development, and personnel administration.
Work experience
Preschool and childcare center directors typically need one to five years of experience in early childhood education. Many principals and assistant principals begin their careers as teachers. They typically work five years or more before becoming an administrator. Teachers in public schools must have at least a bachelor's degree and a teaching license. School district superintendents need experience in education administration.
On-the-job training
In your first year as an education administrator, you will receive some on-the-job training. This usually is in the form of supervision by other administrators.
Many states require you to take continuing education courses each year. This is so you keep your skills up to date and maintain your license.
Helpful high school courses
In high school, take classes that prepare you for college. A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements.
You should also consider taking some advanced courses in high school. This includes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses if they are available in your school. If you do well in these courses, you may receive college credit for them. Advanced courses can also strengthen your college application.
Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this career include:
- Child Development
- Computer Applications
- Parenting
- Public Speaking
- Teacher Assisting
The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan. If you have not already done so, talk to a school counselor or parent about the courses you are considering taking.
You should also check with a teacher or counselor to see if work-based learning opportunities are available in your school and community. These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience. The goal of these activities is to help you connect your school experiences with real-life work.
Join some groups, try some hobbies, or volunteer with an organization that interests you. By participating in activities you can have fun, make new friends, and learn about yourself. Maybe one of them will help direct you to a future career. Here are examples of activities and groups that may be available in your high school or community.
Things to know
Most employers require that applicants have a master's degree in education administration. In states that require a license for education administrators, employers also require applicants to be licensed. Applicants for principal and assistant principal positions must have many years of experience in teaching or administration.
Employers look for people who have strong leadership skills. They also look for people who are innovative and creative. Applicants must have strong communication skills and the ability to make good decisions. Computer skills are a necessity.
Tips
Proven ability as a teacher and/or counselor is important for those who are interested in school administration. Knowledge and experience in educational policy is beneficial. Any training or experience in management is also helpful. Flexibility and organizational and people skills are important. Familiarity with current issues in education and experience in leadership roles at your school or a local or state association is beneficial.
Costs to workers
Many education administrators join a professional association after entering this field and may pay annual dues.
Licensing/certification
In public elementary and secondary schools, a Washington Administrators' Certificate is required by the State for principals. (Program administrators and superintendents may be required to be certified by their school district.) They also must pass a background check and have experience as a certified teacher. Requirements for different types of administrator certification vary. To retain their certification, administrators must complete 100-clock hours of continuing education every five years. Administrators currently holding a residency certificate may choose to acquire a second-tier professional certificate.
For more information, contact:
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Professional Education and Certification
Old Capitol Building
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
360.725.6400
#Verified above information changed CE hours from 150 to 100, 3/26/18 cj. changed pro cert to option 3/14/19 lh, 1/27/20 url update.
Job listings
Listed below are links to job categories from the National Labor Exchange that relate to this career. Once you get a list of jobs, you can view information about individual jobs and find out how to apply. If your job search finds too many openings, or if you wish to search for jobs outside of Washington, you will need to refine your search.
- Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
- Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program
To get a listing of current jobs from the WorkSource system, go to the WorkSource website .
Wages
In Washington, the average base salary in public schools for elementary school principals is $120,558 per year and for elementary vice principals, it is $107,200 per year. The average base salary for secondary school principals is $125,277 per year and for secondary school vice principals, it is $117,453 per year.
Principals in the public school system work about 220 to 240 days per year. Individuals with a PhD degree usually receive higher pay than those with a master's degree. The average base salary for superintendents of public schools is $150,082 per year and $153,184 per year for deputy or assistant superintendents.
#OSPI updated 3/4/15 lh (using OSPI School Dist. Personnel Summary Reports 2013-14); updated OSPI data using 2014-15 report, 4/5/16 cj. 4/18/17 lh. Updated from OSPI 2017-18 report 3/26/18 cj. & 17/18 final 3/14/19 lh
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school (SOC 11-9032)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
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| Washington | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $86,480 | $103,770 | $118,720 | $133,560 | $154,120 | |
| Bellingham | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $73,249 | $94,017 | $116,565 | $127,981 | $135,736 | |
| Bremerton-Silverdale | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $94,861 | $109,178 | $120,365 | $131,327 | $141,648 | |
| Clarkston-Lewiston | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $59,577 | $71,737 | $92,497 | $106,350 | $119,011 | |
| Kennewick-Richland | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $87,986 | $99,121 | $113,935 | $126,794 | $135,184 | |
| Longview | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $90,816 | $106,022 | $116,151 | $126,726 | $134,078 | |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $94,217 | $112,429 | $122,117 | $131,806 | $137,658 | |
| Olympia-Tumwater | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $86,569 | $102,035 | $116,481 | $128,068 | $136,582 | |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $92,702 | $112,801 | $128,953 | $148,673 | $163,344 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $88,138 | $101,657 | $114,905 | $126,239 | $134,040 | |
| Vancouver | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $68,395 | $97,749 | $116,921 | $129,879 | $143,169 | |
| Walla Walla | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $70,889 | $93,986 | $112,379 | $124,046 | $131,046 | |
| Wenatchee | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $82,943 | $101,525 | $118,118 | $130,262 | $138,412 | |
| Yakima | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $79,834 | $93,791 | $108,937 | $122,641 | $131,001 | |
| United States | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Monthly | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Yearly | $61,490 | $75,680 | $95,310 | $119,540 | $144,950 | |
(1) Wage estimate is not available.
Education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program (SOC 11-9031)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
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| Washington | Hourly | $15.27 | $18.46 | $23.40 | $28.95 | $34.87 |
| Monthly | $2,646 | $3,199 | $4,055 | $5,017 | $6,043 | |
| Yearly | $31,760 | $38,390 | $48,670 | $60,210 | $72,530 | |
| Bellingham | Hourly | $15.97 | $16.79 | $18.14 | $20.02 | $28.28 |
| Monthly | $2,768 | $2,910 | $3,144 | $3,469 | $4,901 | |
| Yearly | $33,220 | $34,924 | $37,738 | $41,644 | $58,825 | |
| Bremerton-Silverdale | Hourly | $16.19 | $17.69 | $20.73 | $25.98 | $32.21 |
| Monthly | $2,806 | $3,066 | $3,593 | $4,502 | $5,582 | |
| Yearly | $33,674 | $36,785 | $43,123 | $54,046 | $67,006 | |
| Kennewick-Richland | Hourly | $16.36 | $19.51 | $21.46 | $23.37 | $25.17 |
| Monthly | $2,835 | $3,381 | $3,719 | $4,050 | $4,362 | |
| Yearly | $34,023 | $40,586 | $44,625 | $48,628 | $52,341 | |
| Longview | Hourly | $13.70 | $15.24 | $18.75 | $26.84 | $30.89 |
| Monthly | $2,374 | $2,641 | $3,249 | $4,651 | $5,353 | |
| Yearly | $28,502 | $31,702 | $38,996 | $55,833 | $64,236 | |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | Hourly | $13.13 | $16.48 | $21.20 | $26.80 | $31.32 |
| Monthly | $2,275 | $2,856 | $3,674 | $4,644 | $5,428 | |
| Yearly | $27,318 | $34,290 | $44,095 | $55,741 | $65,136 | |
| Olympia-Tumwater | Hourly | $14.23 | $15.65 | $17.06 | $18.51 | $19.57 |
| Monthly | $2,466 | $2,712 | $2,956 | $3,208 | $3,391 | |
| Yearly | $29,601 | $32,541 | $35,500 | $38,505 | $40,706 | |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | Hourly | $17.47 | $21.54 | $26.47 | $31.42 | $37.43 |
| Monthly | $3,028 | $3,733 | $4,587 | $5,445 | $6,487 | |
| Yearly | $36,339 | $44,809 | $55,075 | $65,341 | $77,851 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | Hourly | $15.99 | $19.70 | $27.26 | $31.57 | $36.55 |
| Monthly | $2,771 | $3,414 | $4,724 | $5,471 | $6,334 | |
| Yearly | $33,269 | $40,993 | $56,703 | $65,658 | $76,032 | |
| Vancouver | Hourly | $15.81 | $17.16 | $19.41 | $25.84 | $33.40 |
| Monthly | $2,740 | $2,974 | $3,364 | $4,478 | $5,788 | |
| Yearly | $32,878 | $35,681 | $40,374 | $53,739 | $69,489 | |
| Wenatchee | Hourly | $12.85 | $13.46 | $14.45 | $15.45 | $18.60 |
| Monthly | $2,227 | $2,333 | $2,504 | $2,677 | $3,223 | |
| Yearly | $26,731 | $27,981 | $30,063 | $32,154 | $38,706 | |
| Yakima | Hourly | $14.54 | $21.06 | $25.84 | $29.26 | $31.43 |
| Monthly | $2,520 | $3,650 | $4,478 | $5,071 | $5,447 | |
| Yearly | $30,230 | $43,805 | $53,748 | $60,861 | $65,360 | |
| United States | Hourly | $14.85 | $18.08 | $23.05 | $30.05 | $40.25 |
| Monthly | $2,574 | $3,133 | $3,995 | $5,208 | $6,975 | |
| Yearly | $30,900 | $37,610 | $47,940 | $62,500 | $83,730 | |
Earnings vary by the size and type of school or school district. In addition, wages vary by the administrator's level of education and responsibility.
In addition to paid vacation and holidays, education administrators usually receive health insurance and retirement benefits.
Employment and outlook
Washington outlook
The outlook in Washington depends on replacement of those administrators now working and public financial support.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (SOC 11-9032)
| Location | Current employment | Growth over 10 years | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6,551 | 17.6% | 16.1% | 755 |
| Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties | 294 | 18.0% | 13.4% | 34 |
| Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties | 387 | 3.9% | 8.6% | 32 |
| Benton and Franklin Counties | 320 | 19.4% | 15.0% | 38 |
| Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties | 246 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 25 |
| Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties | 511 | 19.0% | 15.2% | 61 |
| Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties | 481 | 20.2% | 14.1% | 58 |
| Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties | 330 | 19.4% | 14.6% | 39 |
| King County | 1,880 | 20.1% | 19.6% | 227 |
| Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties | 352 | 19.6% | 13.8% | 42 |
| Pierce County | 673 | 18.4% | 15.2% | 79 |
| Snohomish County | 472 | 20.1% | 12.4% | 57 |
| Spokane County | 407 | 8.8% | 13.9% | 38 |
| United States | 275,400 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 22,900 |
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (SOC 11-9031)
| Location | Current employment | Growth over 10 years | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,780 | 22.0% | 16.1% | 223 |
| Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties | 64 | 25.0% | 13.4% | 8 |
| Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties | 56 | 19.6% | 8.6% | 6 |
| Benton and Franklin Counties | 79 | 30.4% | 15.0% | 11 |
| Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties | 44 | 20.5% | 11.9% | 5 |
| Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties | 152 | 25.0% | 15.2% | 20 |
| Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties | 100 | 23.0% | 14.1% | 12 |
| Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties | 103 | 16.5% | 14.6% | 11 |
| King County | 653 | 22.2% | 19.6% | 82 |
| Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties | 73 | 24.7% | 13.8% | 10 |
| Pierce County | 180 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 20 |
| Snohomish County | 122 | 23.8% | 12.4% | 15 |
| Spokane County | 71 | 14.1% | 13.9% | 7 |
| United States | 66,700 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5,800 |
National employment
Major employers:
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Day care centers
- Preschools
National outlook
This occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average. The number of students enrolled in school is expected to increase. However, budget cuts have forced school districts to close or consolidate schools.
Job prospects depend on location. The population is growing in the South and West and there are more job opportunities. Jobs opportunities for education administrators in the Northeast is dropping.
Preschool and child care centers administrators will experience growth as the number of preschoolers is increasing. People also value early childhood education more.
Many job openings for education administrators will occur as people retire or leave the job for other reasons.
Other resources
1615 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.528.0700
American Federation of Teachers
555 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.879.4400
Association for Career and Technical Education
1410 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
800.826.9972
703.683.3111
Association of Washington School Principals
1021 - 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
800.562.6100
360.357.7951
Council for Professional Recognition
2460 - 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
800.424.4310
202.265.9090
Education World
National Association of Secondary School Principals
1904 Association Drive 1904 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1537
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22209
703.465.2700
Washington Association of School Administrators
825 Fifth Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
800.859.9272
360.943.5717
References
Career cluster
Career path
- Enterprising (Business Communications)
O*Net occupations
- Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (11-9032.00)
- Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (11-9031.00)
O*Net job zones
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed. A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed. Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.
DOT occupations
- Assistant Principal (091.107-010)
- Director, Commission for the Blind (094.117-010)
- Director, Day Care Center (092.167-010)
- Director, Educational Program (099.117-010)
- Director, Special Education (094.167-014)
- Director, Vocational Training (097.167-010)
- Principal (099.117-018)
Strong Interest Inventory
- School Administrator
Holland occupational clusters
- Enterprising/Social/Conventional
- Social/Enterprising/Conventional
COPSystem
- Business Professional
- Service Professional