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Education includes academic institutions, vocational, elementary and secondary schools, and companies that provide educational and training services.

Education occupations include teachers, principals, instructors, superintendents, school inspectors, professors, deans, education directors, teachers, librarians, admission directors and administrative positions at schools, universities, colleges and libraries. Does not include training positions, which are listed under Human Resources.

Smooth operation of an educational institution requires competent administrators. Education administrators provide instructional leadership as well as manage the day-to-day activities in schools, preschools, daycare centers, colleges and universities. Education administrators direct the educational programs of businesses, correctional institutions, museums, job training and community service organizations. Education administrators set educational standards and goals, establish the policies and procedures to carry them out.

Education administrators supervise managers, support staff, teachers, counselors, librarians, coaches and others. They develop academic programs; monitor students’ educational progress; train and motivate teachers and other staff; manage guidance and other student services; administer recordkeeping; prepare budgets; handle relations with parents, prospective and current students, employers and the community; and perform many other duties.

Education administrators who manage elementary, middle, and secondary schools are called principals. They set the academic tone and hire, evaluate, and help improve the skills of teachers and other staff. Principals confer with staff to advise, explain or answer procedural questions. 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. Principals must use clear, objective guidelines for teacher appraisals, because pay often is based on performance ratings.

Principals also meet and interact with other administrators, students, parents and representatives of community organizations.

Principals prepare budgets and reports on various subjects, including finances and attendance, and oversee the requisition and allocation of supplies.

Principals must take an active role to ensure that students meet national and local academic standards. Many principals develop school/business partnerships and school-to-work transition programs for students.

During summer months, principals are responsible for planning for the upcoming year, overseeing summer school, participating in workshops for teachers and administrators, supervising building repairs and improvements, and working to be sure the school has adequate staff for the school year.

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