What it pays
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Half of all Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the U.S. earn more than $105,870 a year — the middle 80% land between $76,280 and $167,770. About 328,330 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$105,870typical pay / year
328,330people in this work
$167,770+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Protecting1
Lead staff recruitment and hiring processes
+Run the recruitment drive for two full-time English teachers: post the job advert to staff channels,…
Lead staff recruitment and hiring processes
+Run the recruitment drive for two full-time English teachers: post the job advert to staff channels, shortlist applicants by qualifications and experience, schedule panel interviews for next Tuesday and inform shortlisted candidates and the panel by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record5
Prepare budgets and manage financial resources
+Draft the next fiscal year school budget with projected staffing, supplies, and maintenance lines, compare…
Prepare budgets and manage financial resources
+Draft the next fiscal year school budget with projected staffing, supplies, and maintenance lines, compare against this year's actual spend, flag any deficits over five thousand pounds and circulate the spreadsheet and executive summary to finance committee for review on Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Manage school operations and administration
+Prepare the term operations report showing staff coverage, classroom utilization, and pending maintenance…
Manage school operations and administration
+Prepare the term operations report showing staff coverage, classroom utilization, and pending maintenance requests, flag areas over budget and recommend two scheduling changes for next term to present at Monday's leadership meeting.
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Coordinate curriculum planning and assessment
+Gather recent unit plans and assessment results from humanities and science, map them against state…
Coordinate curriculum planning and assessment
+Gather recent unit plans and assessment results from humanities and science, map them against state standards, identify three assessment gaps, and produce a revised scope‑and‑sequence with recommended common assessments for the next semester.
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Supervise teaching staff and staff development
+Organize a professional development strand for the staff meeting that addresses classroom management and…
Supervise teaching staff and staff development
+Organize a professional development strand for the staff meeting that addresses classroom management and formative assessment, include objectives, two facilitators, a 45‑minute agenda, and follow‑up coaching assignments to improve observed lessons.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Oversee student discipline and welfare
+Compile recent disciplinary incidents and welfare referrals, anonymize records, identify recurring patterns…
Oversee student discipline and welfare
+Compile recent disciplinary incidents and welfare referrals, anonymize records, identify recurring patterns by grade and time of day, and propose three policy or supervisory changes to reduce incidents for the principal's review by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Monitor the students’ progress
+Review the latest term grades, attendance and behaviour notes for Year 9, flag any students whose average…
Monitor the students’ progress
+Review the latest term grades, attendance and behaviour notes for Year 9, flag any students whose average fell by more than five percentage points or have two unexplained absences, then assemble a one-page progress brief for Lucy the head of pastoral by Wednesday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft SharePointESCO
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Assist individually when necessary
+Identify Year 10 students with ongoing subject struggles from recent assessment comments, schedule 30-minute…
Assist individually when necessary
+Identify Year 10 students with ongoing subject struggles from recent assessment comments, schedule 30-minute individual support sessions this week with the classroom teacher and note agreed actions in each student file for Sarah the deputy head.
The tools that do the workACS Technologies HeadMasterESCO
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Develop and implement educational programs
+Draft a year-long sequence of lessons and assessment checkpoints for grades 6–8 that aligns with state…
Develop and implement educational programs
+Draft a year-long sequence of lessons and assessment checkpoints for grades 6–8 that aligns with state standards, includes measurable learning targets, a budget for materials, and a rollout timeline for staff training starting the first week of August.
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Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
+Schedule and prepare a two-week counselling intake plan for ten struggling students that lists meeting times,…
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
+Schedule and prepare a two-week counselling intake plan for ten struggling students that lists meeting times, confidentiality agreements, academic and behavioral goals, referral options to outside services, and a follow-up review with parents the week after midterms.
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Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.
+Assemble a school improvement proposal using last year’s assessment results to set three measurable targets…
Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.
+Assemble a school improvement proposal using last year’s assessment results to set three measurable targets for literacy and numeracy, map interventions to grade teams, estimate costs, and produce a one-page summary for the district superintendent by the 15th of next month.
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Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
+Update the attendance, activity, and personnel records for this semester: reconcile daily attendance with…
Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
+Update the attendance, activity, and personnel records for this semester: reconcile daily attendance with last week’s rosters, log extracurricular participation, verify staff certifications, and prepare an exportable report for the district office by Friday.
The tools that do the workACS Technologies HeadMasterMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Teach classes or courses to students.
+Plan and deliver a four-week elective on classroom management for new teachers that includes daily learning…
Teach classes or courses to students.
+Plan and deliver a four-week elective on classroom management for new teachers that includes daily learning objectives, modeled demonstrations, formative assessments, peer observation schedule, and a feedback session at the end of each week starting September 6.
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Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
+Prepare a persuasive briefing packet to present to the school board advocating repair of the gym roof:…
Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
+Prepare a persuasive briefing packet to present to the school board advocating repair of the gym roof: include condition photos, cost estimates from three contractors, safety incident logs, enrollment growth projections, and a recommended timeline for funding and repairs by next board meeting.
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Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.
+Review the state education code sections on building safety, fire and accessibility, inspect our three campus…
Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.
+Review the state education code sections on building safety, fire and accessibility, inspect our three campus facilities against each requirement, note noncompliant items with photos and deadlines, and draft a remediation plan for the board by next Tuesday.
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Communicate with parents and community stakeholders
+Draft a clear update for parents and district partners explaining the recent schedule changes, the reasons…
Communicate with parents and community stakeholders
+Draft a clear update for parents and district partners explaining the recent schedule changes, the reasons tied to curriculum adjustments, and the supports available, then prepare a one-page FAQ and a short script for the Friday evening town hall.
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Organize staff training and professional development
+Design the next professional development day: define learning objectives, list three breakout sessions on…
Organize staff training and professional development
+Design the next professional development day: define learning objectives, list three breakout sessions on classroom management, differentiated instruction and digital assessment, set a timetable, and produce materials and an RSVP tracker for staff by the end of the month.
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Implement policies for inclusive education
+Develop an inclusive education policy draft that aligns with disability law and our district values, describe…
Implement policies for inclusive education
+Develop an inclusive education policy draft that aligns with disability law and our district values, describe classroom accommodations and IEP coordination steps, identify training needs for teachers, and send the draft to the special education lead for review by Thursday.
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Utilize educational management software
+Audit our student information and scheduling workflows, list current gaps in attendance, grade entry and…
Utilize educational management software
+Audit our student information and scheduling workflows, list current gaps in attendance, grade entry and parent communication, propose two short-term fixes and one system-wide change, and produce an implementation timeline for the superintendent.
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Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Prepare week-long lesson plans for Grade 6 math: set objectives, map daily activities and assessments, list…
Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Prepare week-long lesson plans for Grade 6 math: set objectives, map daily activities and assessments, list materials and differentiation strategies for three levels, and export a teacher-ready packet for Monday morning.
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