School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
Education
NOC 40021
Filmed in 
Kelowna
Brian meets a school principal who supervises instruction programs, health and safety, events, and interacts with children, parents and the school board. She shares how she values the connections she makes with the children and their families.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$118,316
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
Management
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
2,850

Top Skills

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Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, while meeting the goals of the system.

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