Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
SOC 11-9032
Education Administrators Elementary and Secondary, plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, clerical, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary schools.
Wages and Benefits
| Hourly Wages | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New Hires, No Experience | $24.00 - $45.25 | $41.12 |
| New Hires, with Experience | $28.75 - $61.00 | $49.43 |
| After Three Years with the Firm | $33.75 - $65.50 | $53.50 |
Average Weekly Hours:
Almost all (99%) Education Administrators work full-time, 41 hours per week.
Shifts:
Almost all Education Administrators work a regular day shift.
Percent of Employers Offering Fringe Benefits:
| Full-Time Employees | ||
| Benefit Offered | Benefit Offered | |
| Medical Insurance: | Yes* | 100% |
| Dental Insurance: | Yes | 100% |
| Vision Insurance: | Yes | 93% |
| Life Insurance: | Yes | 79% |
| Disability: | Yes | 57% |
| Paid Sick Leave: | Yes | 93% |
| Paid Vacation: | Yes | 43% |
| Retirement Plan: | Yes | 71% |
| Child Care: | Yes | 7% |
*64% of employers providing coverage cover 100% of medical insurance premiums; and
36% cover 50-99% of medical insurance premiums.
Other Employer Specified:
None specified.
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
Education:
All (100%) firms require a graduate degree.
Training:
Some (29%) firms accept two years of training as a substitute for work experience. All (100%) firms require administrative and teaching credentials.
Education/Training Providers:
See "Providers by Occupation" tab.
Experience:
Most (64%) firms require 2-3 years prior experience as an Education Administrator. Many (43%) accept prior experience in related occupations, such as Human Resources Administrator, Vice-Principal, and Community College Administrator.
Skills rated "Very Important":
Ability to direct and coordinate activities of faculty
Ability to maintain curriculum standards
Possession of good oral communication skills
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people at work
Ability to evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs, to determine their effectiveness
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively in writing
Ability to understand information through verbal and written ideas
Ability to set and carry out educational standards and goals
Possession of good critical thinking skills
Ability to recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff
Ability to enforce discipline and attendance rules
Ability to review, interpret, and adhere to government codes
Possession of good group coordination skills
Ability to prepare and submit budget requests to solicit program funding
Willingness to advocate for the building or renovation of schools
Ability to direct and coordinate school maintenance services
Possession of good basic math skills
Ability to teach classes or courses to students
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Supply and Demand:
Job market for Education Administrators: employers report it "Not Difficult" finding qualified, Experienced and Inexperienced applicants, resulting in a very competitive job search for job seekers.
Recruitment Methods, Most Frequently Used:
Internet, Word of Mouth, Employee Referrals, Private Employment Agencies, and In-House Promotions.
Turnover:
Moderately low, 8% in the last twelve months.
Size of 2007 Local Employment:
Small: fewer than 2,027.
Gender Representation:
Local employer response indicates 53% female, 47% male.
Older Worker Retirement:
Many (57%) firms report that older worker retirements over the next 10 years will affect their workforce.
To address the effects of older worker retirements, employers of this occupation would: groom or train a replacement ahead of time, 43%; replace with any qualified applicant, 14%; retain an older worker as a consultant, 7%.
No firms report that older workers would face employment obstacles in this occupation.
Where the Jobs Are:
Educational Institutions, Public and Private
Employers' Employment Outlook:
14 employers responded, providing data representing 111 employees for this occupation.
Four employers project employment to grow, nine expect it to remain stable, and one expects it to decline over the next twelve months.
Annual Job Growth Projections for San Diego County:
| Average annual new jobs: | 24 |
| Average annual replacement jobs: | 29 |
| Average annual total openings: | 53 |
New Job Growth Rate 2002 to 2012:
20.7% projected growth is about the same as the countywide average of 19.5%.
OTHER INFORMATION
Math Level:
Almost all (93%) require college level math.
Almost all (93%) require college level science.
Career Ladder/Promotional Opportunities:
Promote from:Vice Principal and Assistant Principal.
Promote to:Assistant/Associate Superintendent, Director of Support Services, and Deputy or Program Director.
Ex-Offender Employment:
Few (7%) responding employers would consider hiring an ex-offender. Of those: 100% would disqualify an ex-offender who committed homicide; 100%, sex offenses; and 100%, assault/battery.
Alternate Job Titles:
Principal and Chief Education Officer.
Related Codes:
MOC 81and 3283.
Data Collection Date:
Fall 2006