O*NET-SOC 11-9032.00

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.3808/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d4.3808/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.2508/2018
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c4.2508/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.2508/2018
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.2508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.3808/2018
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.3808/2018
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.2508/2018
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.2508/2018
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2508/2018
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.2508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Core10408/2018
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.Core10408/2018
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.Core10408/2018
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.Core10408/2018
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.Core10408/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social5.8711/2023
Enterprising5.1711/2023
Conventional4.4811/2023
Investigative3.3211/2023
Artistic2.9511/2023
Realistic1.1811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.