Head of School

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.

Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.

Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.

Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.

Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.

Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.

Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.

Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.

Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.

Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.

Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.

Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.

Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.

Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.

Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.

Teach classes or courses to students.

Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.

Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.

Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.

Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to keep updated on policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.

Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.

Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.