School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422)

School principals:

• plan, organize and direct, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff
• review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority
• co-ordinate the teaching activities of the institution by making staff assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables
• organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records
• prepare and carry out institution or program budget
• direct and co-ordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities
• recruit and hire teachers and other staff
• may teach

Administrators of elementary and secondary education:

• plan, organize and direct, through school principals, the academic affairs of a school district
• evaluate educational program, teaching methods and community participation in programs and revise programs as required
• develop and carry out programs for the education and training of students and adults
• make recommendations concerning the annual operating budget of a school district
• direct or supervise the recruitment, appointment, training, evaluation and promotion of teaching staff

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school.

Education, training & qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education is required.
• A master's degree in education may be required.
• Several years of experience as a senior teacher or department head are required.
• A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is required.
• School principals may require a principal's certificate.
• Administrators of elementary and secondary education may require a supervisory officer certificate.

Skills

• Directive
• Verbal & Written Comprehension
• Detail-Oriented
• Clerical Ability
• Spatial Perception

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Education programs in B.C.

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