[Core] [65% incumbents] Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
  DWAs: Support the professional development of others. | Advise others on career or personal development.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
  DWAs: Advise others on career or personal development.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
  DWAs: Schedule activities or facility use. | Perform human resources activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
  DWAs: Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
  DWAs: Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
  DWAs: Conduct employee training programs. | Hire personnel. | Recruit personnel.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
  DWAs: Conduct employee training programs.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
  DWAs: Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures. | Develop organizational policies or programs.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  DWAs: Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | Evaluate program effectiveness.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Create school improvement plans, using student performance data.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
  DWAs: Approve expenditures. | Prepare operational budgets.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
  DWAs: Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Participate in special education-related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.
  DWAs: Support the professional development of others.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
  DWAs: Prepare forms or applications. | Recommend organizational process or policy changes.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.
  DWAs: Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.
  DWAs: Develop promotional materials.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs, such as after-school events and athletic contests.
  DWAs: Manage outreach activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs. | Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.
  DWAs: Develop educational goals, standards, policies, or procedures. | Coordinate special events or programs.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Mentor and support administrative staff members, such as superintendents and principals.
  DWAs: Support the professional development of others.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.
  DWAs: Conduct opinion surveys or needs assessments. | Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
  DWAs: Promote products, services, or programs.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.
  DWAs: Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures. | Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.
  DWAs: Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.
  DWAs: Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
  DWAs: Maintain personnel records. | Prepare operational progress or status reports. | Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Teach classes or courses to students.
  DWAs: Teach classes in area of specialization.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs, such as bus and food services.
  DWAs: Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[EMERGING:New] Supervise student pick-up or drop-off.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.88 lvl:4.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:4.75 lvl:4.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.62 lvl:5.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.50 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.50 lvl:4.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.59 lvl:6.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:4.33 lvl:4.56) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:4.02 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.57 lvl:5.15) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:3.56 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.48 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.41 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.24 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.22 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:3.14 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.96 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.85 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Law and Government (imp:2.76 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Foreign Language (imp:2.63 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.47 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.34 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.34 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.18 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.16 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:2.13 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.13 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:2.07) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.97 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.91 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:1.86 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:1.80 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.71) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:1.68 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.63 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.57 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.75 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.75 lvl:4.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.62 lvl:4.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Originality (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Response Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Static Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.86 lvl:6.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.77 lvl:5.78) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.69 lvl:5.75) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.65 lvl:6.14) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.64 lvl:4.99) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Getting Information (imp:4.61 lvl:4.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.60 lvl:5.92) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.53 lvl:6.02) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.48 lvl:5.54) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.44 lvl:5.50) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.38 lvl:5.70) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.20 lvl:5.64) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.15 lvl:5.17) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.14 lvl:5.01) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Working with Computers (imp:4.12 lvl:3.45) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.10 lvl:4.47) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.06 lvl:4.85) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:4.06 lvl:5.07) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.03 lvl:5.03) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.98 lvl:4.18) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.96 lvl:4.78) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.96 lvl:4.88) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.94 lvl:4.80) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.93 lvl:4.95) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.81 lvl:3.99) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.75 lvl:4.14) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.52) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.71 lvl:4.28) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.69 lvl:3.60) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:4.24) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.47 lvl:3.82) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.06) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.20 lvl:3.50) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.98 lvl:2.86) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.30 lvl:2.14) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.12 lvl:1.65) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.05 lvl:2.24) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.01 lvl:1.26) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.86 lvl:1.74) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.74 lvl:1.41) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.70) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cooperation (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:7.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:6.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:5.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.21) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:2.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Control (imp:2.06) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Optimism (imp:1.86) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.59) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.62 lvl:4.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Evaluation (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 328,330
  annual_median    : $105,870
  annual_pct10     : $76,280
  annual_pct25     : $86,040
  annual_pct75     : $134,630
  annual_pct90     : $167,770
  annual_mean      : $116,100
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($166,590)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($80,130)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.079x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  323,630  median: $ 105,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,710  median: $ 125,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      830  median: $  79,810
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      610  median: $ 105,370
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      210  median: $ 124,820

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  323,630  median: $ 105,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,710  median: $ 125,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      830  median: $  79,810
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      610  median: $ 105,370
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      210  median: $ 124,820

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:02:16.670938Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.4324)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Educational stage (similarity: 0.3836)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_stage
  QID: Q18189
  Extract: Educational stages are subdivisions of formal learning, typically covering early childhood education, primary education, secondary education and tertiary education. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognizes nine levels of education in its International 

  Title: Secondary school (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_school
  QID: Q159334
  Extract: A secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides secondary education. Some secondary schools provide both lower secondary education and upper secondary education, i.e., both levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools. There

  Title: Education in the Philippines (similarity: 0.4048)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Philippines
  QID: Q5341212
  Extract: Education in the Philippines is compulsory at the basic education level, composed of kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school. The educational system is managed by three government agencies by level of education: the Department of Education (DepEd) for basic educat

  Title: Outline of education (similarity: 0.2368)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_education
  QID: Q7112612
  Extract: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to education:

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data, detailed wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear career pathway documentation. The role's well-defined responsibilities and extensive preparation requirements provide solid foundation for analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T12:34:20.134839+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,579
tokens_output        : 4,344
cost_usd             : $0.047270
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for this specific administrative role. The closest semantic matches relate to educational systems in various countries and educational stages, but lack specific focus on administrative leadership positions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary oversee the planning, coordination, and management of academic, administrative, and auxiliary activities in K-12 schools. These leaders serve as principals, superintendents, curriculum directors, and other administrative positions that shape educational policy, manage personnel, and ensure effective school operations. They bridge the gap between educational vision and practical implementation, working closely with teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Education administrators start their day reviewing school operations, student attendance, and staff schedules while addressing any immediate issues that arose overnight. They spend significant time in meetings with teachers, counseling students on academic or behavioral concerns, and conferring with parents about their children's progress or challenges. Throughout the day, they observe classrooms to evaluate teaching methods and curricula, collaborate with faculty on curriculum standards and performance goals, and handle disciplinary matters. Administrative tasks include recruiting and training staff, planning professional development activities, and working on budget and policy development. They frequently communicate with district officials, community members, and external organizations to coordinate educational programs and address school needs.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful education administrators possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating high cooperation and social orientation as evidenced by their dominant Social and Enterprising RIASEC profile. They excel at establishing relationships, developing teams, and coaching others while maintaining strong achievement orientation and stress tolerance. These professionals thrive on complex problem-solving and decision-making in dynamic environments, requiring deductive reasoning abilities and problem sensitivity to navigate the multifaceted challenges of educational leadership. They must balance empathy for student and staff needs with the practical demands of managing budgets, policies, and organizational goals.

CAREER ENTRY:
This role requires extensive preparation with 60.7% of practitioners holding Master's degrees and 15.6% having Post-Master's certificates, reflecting the Job Zone 5 classification. Most administrators begin as classroom teachers, gaining direct educational experience before transitioning to administrative roles through additional graduate education in educational leadership, administration, or related fields. Many states require specific administrative licensing or certification programs that include coursework in school law, finance, and organizational management.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Education administrators can advance to district-level superintendent positions, regional education directors, or state department of education roles. Some transition to postsecondary education administration, educational consulting, or policy development roles at governmental or nonprofit organizations. Others may move into corporate training and development management, leveraging their skills in personnel development and organizational leadership beyond the traditional educational sector.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 328,330 professionals with a median annual wage of $105,870 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $76,280 to $167,770 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is substantial, with Washington state offering the highest wages at $166,590 compared to Puerto Rico's $80,130, representing a 2.08x differential. Educational Services dominates employment with 323,630 positions, while government sectors provide additional opportunities. The role shows strong demand due to ongoing needs for educational leadership, though competition is intense given the advanced education requirements and limited administrative positions relative to teaching roles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Education administration faces low automation risk due to its heavy emphasis on interpersonal relationships, complex decision-making, and nuanced human judgment. The core activities of establishing relationships, coaching staff, and solving complex educational problems require emotional intelligence and contextual understanding that current automation cannot replicate. While administrative tasks like scheduling and data management may become more automated, the strategic and people-focused aspects of educational leadership remain fundamentally human-centered.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (11-9031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical administrative knowledge (imp:3.6, lvl:5.2) and education/training expertise, with preschool administration often serving as entry point to K-12 leadership.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge overlap
    data: Education and Training knowledge
    data: Management of Personnel Resources skill
  [skill_overlap] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize curriculum development and teaching methodology evaluation, sharing Learning Strategies skills (imp:4.6) and education training knowledge (imp:4.6).
    data: Learning Strategies skill
    data: Education and Training knowledge
    data: Curriculum development tasks
  [transferable_skill] Training and Development Managers (11-3131.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Management of Personnel Resources (imp:4.1) and training/teaching activities, with both roles focused on professional development and organizational learning.
    data: Management of Personnel Resources
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity
    data: Professional development planning
  [career_pathway] Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Teaching experience typically precedes administrative roles, sharing Education and Training knowledge (imp:4.6) and classroom observation responsibilities.
    data: Education and Training knowledge
    data: Teaching methods observation
    data: Student counseling tasks
  [job_zone] Education Administrators, Postsecondary (11-9033.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require Job Zone 5 extensive preparation and share identical administrative competencies, differing primarily in educational level served.
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Personnel management responsibilities
  [riasec_cluster] Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both demonstrate Social-Enterprising RIASEC profiles with emphasis on interpersonal relationships and educational goal achievement.
    data: Social orientation work style
    data: Establishing Interpersonal Relationships activity
    data: Education and Training knowledge

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['principal', 'superintendent', 'curriculum director', 'education administrator', 'academic coordinator', 'school administrator', 'educational supervisor', 'assistant principal']
  exclude_keywords : ['teacher', 'instructor', 'professor', 'counselor', 'librarian']
  title_patterns   : ['*Principal', '*Superintendent', '*Director of Education', '*Academic*Director', '*School Administrator']
  common_variations: ['Elementary Principal', 'High School Principal', 'Assistant Principal', 'Curriculum Coordinator', 'Education Supervisor', 'Academic Director', 'School Administrator', 'Educational Program Director']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'educational', 'programs', 'activities', 'equipment', 'school', 'standards', 'procedures', 'principles', 'goals', 'administrative', 'needs', 'materials', 'services', 'policies', 'development', 'includes', 'control', 'objects']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     46  0.01560  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:13%  inference:4%
tendency                   42  0.01424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
educational                29  0.00983  inference            inference:48%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:17%
programs                   26  0.00882  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:54%  dwas:23%  onet_dimensions:15%
activities                 24  0.00814  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:21%
equipment                  24  0.00814  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  onet_tasks:4%
school                     20  0.00678  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  wikipedia:40%  inference:20%
standards                  18  0.00610  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:39%  onet_tasks:11%
procedures                 17  0.00577  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:47%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00543  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
goals                      15  0.00509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:13%
administrative             14  0.00475  inference            inference:64%  onet_dimensions:29%  onet_tasks:7%
needs                      14  0.00475  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:14%
materials                  13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
services                   13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  onet_tasks:23%  dwas:23%
policies                   12  0.00407  dwas                 dwas:58%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:8%
development                12  0.00407  dwas                 dwas:42%  inference:42%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
staff                      11  0.00373  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  inference:36%
problems                   11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
techniques                 11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
personnel                  11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:18%
management                 11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
teaching                   10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:20%
performance                10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
direct                     10  0.00339  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:30%  inference:20%
events                     10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
human                      10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  dwas:10%
resources                  10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
operations                 10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personal                    9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
actions                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problem                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
leadership                  9  0.00305  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:33%