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In Brief... School Principal

 Brief Description:

School principals plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of their school.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs. 

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Teach classes or courses to students. 

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

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

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Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

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School Principals are selected based on their experience and education. They are often recruited from teaching positions within the school.

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1 School Principal.
 Paul Meany
 
Department of Education and Skills

"The workload is massive but the job is rewarding. In a sense it is still a vocation"
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