Education Career Guide Details of school administration jobs.

Elementary, middle, and high school principals serve as the public face of their school. They work year round either in private or public schools, managing operations for the day-to-day activities, overseeing staff, coordinate curriculum, and provide a safe learning environment for students. Principals also often counsel and meet with students, help set academic goals for students and the school, and implement district and state standards. Principals work with parents to help them coordinate with the school, and in general are in charge of making everything in their school run like clockwork.

There are private and public preschools around the country. A preschool director will create the policies, manage the staff, and oversee the day-to-day operations. They are also in charge of the curriculum, and often meet with parents to keep them connected to the school. They will handle any issues with students or staff, as well as make sure standards are being met

School librarians are in charge of managing the collections of books and data resources at a school. In elementary schools, librarians help organize lessons and crafts for students. In older schools, librarians help teach about research and are available to work with students on projects. 

The superintendent of a school district is the overall senior leader and public face of the whole district. They work with the Department of Education and taxpayers to advocate for funding and manage the needs of the district and schools within the district. Personnel matters, school safety, and workplace injuries all fall under the jurisdiction of the superintendent.

The vice principal or assistant principal is an integral part of any school. They have so much work, sometimes there are multiple vice principals in a larger school. Their main duty is to help principals in all their work to make the school run. They help manage teachers and other staff, plan curriculum, meet with students and teachers, direct academic activities, and coordinate events. The duties of a vice principal will greatly depend on the school and principal, and meeting those direct needs.

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Instructional coordinators are hired by schools or school districts to help implement the best curriculum. They develop and coordinate the implementation of that curriculum, they conduct teacher trainings, analyze student data, research the best textbooks and techniques, and hold workshops or conferences to mentor and teach educators.

School counselors work all kinds of schools to listen to students, and be there for them when they have problems. They mediate issues between students and teachers, as well as help parents with connections to teachers. They assist older students with college applications, and ensure students are on track to graduate. They also work with students to help with mental health, substance abuse, or other problems.

In private schools or universities there may be a director of admissions who is solely in charge of students being admitted to school. They go over the admission criteria, review applications, make decisions, work with parents and students, and work with other school administrators to create a positive environment.