# Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

> Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

- Code: 11-9032.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-9032)
- Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations
- Tasks: 32 tasks (23 core and 9 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9032.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-9032.00.json

## What the work is made of

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 task · Task 5222 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
2. Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.  
   Core task · Task 5226 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
3. Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.  
   Core task · Task 5215 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
4. Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.  
   Core task · Task 5232 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
5. Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.  
   Core task · Task 5221 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
6. Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.  
   Core task · Task 5224 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
7. Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.  
   Core task · Task 5212 · Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
8. Enforce discipline and attendance rules.  
   Core task · Task 5225 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
9. Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.  
   Core task · Task 21040 · Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
10. Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.  
   Core task · Task 5223 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
11. Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.  
   Core task · Task 18587 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
12. Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.  
   Core task · Task 18588 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
13. Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.  
   Core task · Task 5219 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
14. Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.  
   Core task · Task 5234 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
15. Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.  
   Core task · Task 5213 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
16. Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.  
   Core task · Task 5231 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
17. Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.  
   Core task · Task 5210 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
18. Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.  
   Core task · Task 5220 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
19. Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.  
   Core task · Task 5228 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
20. Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.  
   Core task · Task 5229 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
21. Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.  
   Core task · Task 5214 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
22. Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.  
   Core task · Task 5216 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
23. Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.  
   Core task · Task 5211 · Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2018
24. Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.  
   Supplemental task · Task 18592 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2018
25. Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5227 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
26. Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.  
   Supplemental task · Task 18591 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
27. Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5218 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
28. Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.  
   Supplemental task · Task 18590 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
29. Teach classes or courses to students.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5217 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
30. Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 18589 · Rated by 103 people who do the job, August 2018
31. Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5230 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018
32. Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5233 · Rated by 104 people who do the job, August 2018

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## Where this comes from

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