Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
- Tasks
- 32 tasks23 core, 9 supplemental
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- Code
- 11-9032.00SOC 2018: 11-9032
What the work is made of
23 core tasks and 9 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Core taskTask 5222Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 2. Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.Core taskTask 5226Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 3. Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.Core taskTask 5215Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 4. Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.Core taskTask 5232Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 5. Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.Core taskTask 5221Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 6. Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.Core taskTask 5224Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 7. Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.Core taskTask 5212Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 8. Enforce discipline and attendance rules.Core taskTask 5225Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 9. Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.Core taskTask 21040Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 10. Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.Core taskTask 5223Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 11. Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.Core taskTask 18587Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 12. Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.Core taskTask 18588Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 13. Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.Core taskTask 5219Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 14. Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.Core taskTask 5234Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 15. Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.Core taskTask 5213Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 16. Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.Core taskTask 5231Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 17. Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.Core taskTask 5210Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 18. Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.Core taskTask 5220Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 19. Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.Core taskTask 5228Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 20. Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.Core taskTask 5229Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 21. Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.Core taskTask 5214Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 22. Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.Core taskTask 5216Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 23. Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.Core taskTask 5211Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 24. Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.Supplemental taskTask 18592Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 25. Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.Supplemental taskTask 5227Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 26. Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.Supplemental taskTask 18591Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 27. Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.Supplemental taskTask 5218Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 28. Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.Supplemental taskTask 18590Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 29. Teach classes or courses to students.Supplemental taskTask 5217Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 30. Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.Supplemental taskTask 18589Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 31. Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.Supplemental taskTask 5230Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 32. Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.Supplemental taskTask 5233Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-9032
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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