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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

SOC 11-9032.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full administrative scope of K–12 education leadership — from classroom-level instructional oversight and student support to district-wide strategic planning, policy development, and organizational leadership — calibrated for professionals with advanced preparation in educational administration.

Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Student behavior and attendance recordsreview and document under the guidance of a supervising administrator in a K–12 school setting.
  2. Established discipline and attendance policiesapply consistently under direct supervision when addressing routine student infractions.
  3. Parent and staff communicationsparticipate in and summarize key points during scheduled conferences led by senior administrators.
  4. Curriculum materials and course descriptionsexamine and compile preliminary notes on alignment gaps under the direction of a department lead.
  5. Candidate application filesscreen and organize using school HR protocols when supporting recruitment efforts for instructional positions.
  6. Professional development session logisticscoordinate scheduling and resource preparation under the supervision of lead administrators.
  7. Student counseling referralsidentify and route appropriately by recognizing early indicators of academic or behavioral concern.
  8. ERP and student information system softwareenter and retrieve data to support enrollment, scheduling, and attendance tracking tasks.
  9. Mission statements and performance goal draftscontribute suggested language during collaborative curriculum planning sessions.
  10. Standardized evaluation rubricsapply to classroom observation notes when assisting experienced administrators with instructional reviews.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Student counseling sessionsconduct independently to address personal, academic, or behavioral concerns within a defined school-level scope.
  2. Parent-teacher conference agendasfacilitate and lead with reduced oversight to address learning problems and communicate school policies.
  3. Course schedule drafts and staffing estimatesprepare by analyzing enrollment data and facility capacity for the upcoming academic term.
  4. Classroom instructional practicesobserve and evaluate against established curriculum standards using structured walkthrough protocols.
  5. Discipline cases of moderate complexityadjudicate by applying school policy and documenting outcomes in the student information system.
  6. New instructional staff onboardingcoordinate and deliver orientation programming covering school culture, expectations, and core procedures.
  7. Professional development workshopsdesign and facilitate for teacher cohorts based on identified instructional improvement priorities.
  8. Curriculum alignment dataanalyze using analytical software to identify trends and recommend targeted areas for instructional adjustment.
  9. Staff performance evaluationscomplete using district rubrics and provide structured feedback during post-observation conferences.
  10. Calendar and scheduling softwareuse to manage and communicate school-wide activity calendars, deadlines, and staffing assignments.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Academic program scope and course offeringsdetermine independently by synthesizing student outcome data, community needs, and resource availability across a full school.
  2. Multi-stakeholder conferences involving parents, counselors, and teacherslead to resolve complex student behavioral or learning challenges with a trauma-informed approach.
  3. School-wide curriculum standardsdevelop and maintain collaboratively with instructional staff to ensure coherence, rigor, and alignment to state frameworks.
  4. Non-routine discipline situations including appeals and legal considerationsadjudicate by applying nuanced judgment and district policy in a secondary school context.
  5. Full instructional staff recruitment cyclesmanage end-to-end, including job design, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions for both core and supplemental positions.
  6. Multi-year professional development plansdesign and lead for all staff categories, integrating adult learning strategies and data-driven instructional priorities.
  7. Teaching methodology and learning material qualityevaluate systematically across subject areas and grade bands to standardize and continuously improve instruction.
  8. Mission statements and strategic performance objectivesauthor and refine in collaboration with staff, aligning them to district goals and school improvement plans.
  9. Cloud-based data platforms and ERP systemsleverage to generate actionable reports on student performance, staffing efficiency, and operational compliance.
  10. Student support systems including counseling, intervention, and referral pathwaysoversee comprehensively to ensure equitable access for all learners.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. District-wide educational program strategyset direction by leading cross-school teams to evaluate program effectiveness, close equity gaps, and plan multi-year curriculum investments.
  2. Organizational mission and performance goal frameworksestablish and champion across an entire school district, aligning administrator, teacher, and community stakeholders.
  3. Principal and administrator talent pipelinesbuild by designing succession planning programs, coaching emerging leaders, and setting performance standards at scale.
  4. District professional development infrastructurearchitect and govern to ensure continuous improvement across all schools, embedding evidence-based learning strategies system-wide.
  5. Policy development for discipline, attendance, and student welfarelead by translating legal mandates, community values, and research into enforceable school board policy.
  6. Labor relations and negotiation with teacher unions and bargaining unitsconduct to reach agreements that balance staff equity with district educational priorities.
  7. Systemic curriculum and instructional quality evaluationdirect by commissioning program audits, interpreting longitudinal data, and recommending structural reforms to the board.
  8. Cross-agency partnerships with mental health, social service, and higher education entitiesforge to expand student support resources and vocational pathways across the district.
  9. Enterprise technology ecosystems including ERP, database, and communication platformssponsor and govern to ensure data integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  10. Organizational culture of integrity, cooperation, and high expectationsmodel and institutionalize by leading with consistent values, transparent communication, and distributed accountability across all school communities.

Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-drafted correspondence — uses AI tools to generate first drafts of parent newsletters, policy summaries, and routine staff communications, then reviews and edits for tone and accuracy before sending Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic scheduling assistance — prompts an AI assistant to organize draft course schedules and staffing tables from provided enrollment data, manually verifying all outputs against school policy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Curriculum review support — directs an AI tool to compile and summarize comparative curricula from multiple sources, then applies professional judgment to evaluate alignment with district standards and instructional goals Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Student guidance preparation — uses AI to surface research-backed intervention strategies and talking points before counseling sessions with students on academic or behavioral concerns, retaining full responsibility for the human-facing conversation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Data synthesis for reporting — delegates aggregation of student performance data and attendance records to an AI assistant, then interprets patterns and authors the final administrative report Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Policy drafting acceleration — orchestrates AI tools to produce structured drafts of school policies, mission statements, and performance objectives, then leads collaborative revision with teaching staff to ensure values alignment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Classroom observation documentation — uses AI to transcribe and organize field notes from instructional walkthroughs, freeing attention for real-time professional judgment about teaching quality and curriculum fidelity Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Staff professional development planning — prompts AI to identify skill gap patterns across teacher evaluation data and propose differentiated PD session outlines, then exercises leadership judgment to prioritize and schedule initiatives Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Parent-conference briefing — generates AI-assisted case summaries for upcoming parent–teacher–administrator conferences, verifying factual accuracy against student records before use in sensitive interpersonal dialogue Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Strategic program design — leads a workflow in which AI tools model enrollment projections, resource allocation scenarios, and outcome forecasts, while the administrator synthesizes competing stakeholder priorities into a coherent multi-year academic program plan Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI governance for school operations — establishes institutional protocols governing staff use of AI tools in grading, communication, and data handling, drawing on expertise in Human-Technology Interaction to balance efficiency gains against equity, privacy, and pedagogical integrity WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Continuous improvement orchestration — designs iterative feedback loops in which AI monitors key performance indicators across departments and surfaces anomalies for the administrator's review, enabling evidence-driven decisions at a cadence not previously achievable Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Cross-functional AI workflow leadership — coordinates teachers, counselors, and district IT staff in building AI-assisted pipelines for curriculum evaluation and student-support triage, maintaining accountability for all human outcomes produced by those systems Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  5. Ethical AI delegation framework — authors school-level standards that define which counseling, disciplinary, and evaluative decisions must remain exclusively human-led, explicitly mapping the occupation's Q2 augmentation profile onto role responsibilities so staff understand the boundary between AI assistance and professional judgment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 586
Augment share: 58.6%
Time saved: 69.9%
AI autonomy: 3.38
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction

Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication13 statements
Emerging
  1. Parent conference preparation — drafts talking points and structures agenda before meeting with families to discuss student academic or behavioral concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff announcement delivery — conveys policy updates and procedural changes to faculty through written memos or brief verbal briefings O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student interaction basics — listens to student concerns about academic or personal issues using open-ended questions to gather context Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Parent-staff conference facilitation — leads structured meetings with parents and teachers to address learning problems, behavioral issues, or educational activity planning, maintaining professional tone throughout O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum communication — translates course schedule drafts and program descriptions into clear written documents for staff review and stakeholder input O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student guidance dialogue — counsels students on academic, vocational, or behavioral matters by adapting language and tone to developmental level and emotional state O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Community stakeholder messaging — crafts and delivers coherent communications to parents, school board members, and district leadership regarding school performance, policy changes, and strategic initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional development facilitation — presents instructional expectations, performance data, and improvement strategies to faculty during professional development sessions with clarity and authority O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Disciplinary communication — delivers disciplinary decisions and attendance enforcement notices to students, parents, and staff using precise, legally defensible language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-functional reporting — authors comprehensive administrative reports, program assessments, and staffing analyses for district-level review using accurate data and structured prose O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. District-level advocacy — represents school programs and community needs before school boards, legislative bodies, and community organizations through persuasive, evidence-based oral and written communication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis communication leadership — directs school-wide messaging during emergencies, disciplinary crises, or policy controversies, calibrating transparency and tone to protect student welfare and institutional trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Instructional communication modeling — coaches teachers on effective classroom communication techniques, demonstrating active listening and responsive dialogue during observation debrief sessions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership12 statements
Emerging
  1. Committee participation — contributes to curriculum or policy working groups by sharing building-level observations and supporting assigned action items Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff onboarding support — assists in orienting newly hired teachers to school procedures, schedules, and behavioral expectations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Teacher performance guidance — observes classroom instruction and provides structured, evidence-based feedback to teachers on curriculum delivery and student engagement practices O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Goal-setting facilitation — collaborates with teachers to develop mission statements, set measurable performance goals, and align classroom objectives with school-wide priorities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional development planning — designs and leads professional development activities for teachers and support staff, connecting content to identified instructional needs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. School-wide initiative leadership — directs implementation of new academic programs, disciplinary frameworks, or operational policies, assigning responsibilities and monitoring progress across departments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff recruitment and development — recruits, hires, trains, and formally evaluates primary and supplemental staff using structured criteria aligned to school mission and student outcome goals O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Instructional accountability — enforces curriculum standards and teaching expectations across the building by establishing clear benchmarks and conducting regular instructional walkthroughs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Culture-building leadership — cultivates a school environment grounded in high expectations, shared purpose, and equitable student support through consistent modeling and reinforcement of institutional values Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Distributed leadership architecture — develops teacher-leader pipelines by identifying, mentoring, and formally empowering high-performing staff to lead departments, grade-level teams, or school improvement committees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic change stewardship — leads multi-year school improvement efforts that realign curriculum scope, staffing structures, and professional learning systems to measurably improve student achievement O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Successor development — actively prepares aspiring administrators through delegated decision-making opportunities, reflective coaching, and formal mentoring relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Administrative self-assessment — identifies personal strengths and gaps in areas such as budget management, staff supervision, or instructional knowledge after completing foundational leadership tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Decision reflection — revisits outcomes of recent disciplinary or scheduling decisions to identify what information or process steps were missing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Leadership strategy adjustment — monitors the effectiveness of management approaches during staff evaluations or curriculum rollouts and modifies tactics based on observed results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional learning self-direction — identifies specific administrative competency gaps and selects targeted professional development activities to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Instructional observation calibration — evaluates the accuracy and consistency of personal classroom observation judgments by comparing findings across multiple walkthroughs and cross-referencing with peer administrators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Decision-making process monitoring — tracks the quality and timeliness of high-stakes decisions, such as staff placements or program adoptions, and documents lessons learned for future reference Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias awareness in evaluation — actively examines personal assumptions before conducting teacher evaluations or student disciplinary hearings to ensure judgments are evidence-based and equitable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional learning facilitation — builds school-wide metacognitive practices by embedding structured reflection into faculty meetings, professional development cycles, and administrative team routines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive leadership modeling — publicly demonstrates self-correction and strategic rethinking when school initiatives underperform, normalizing reflective practice as an organizational norm Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-range self-development planning — constructs multi-year personal leadership development plans aligned to district strategic goals and evolving educational policy environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Policy comprehension — reads and interprets district policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards to understand their implications for building-level operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Data observation — reviews student attendance, discipline, and assessment reports to identify surface-level patterns requiring administrative attention O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum evaluation — examines learning materials and observes teaching methods to assess alignment between instructional practice and established curriculum standards, identifying discrepancies for follow-up O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Staffing needs analysis — analyzes enrollment projections, course demand data, and facility constraints to evaluate the feasibility of proposed program schedules O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Disciplinary case analysis — evaluates evidence, witness accounts, and behavioral history before rendering disciplinary decisions that balance fairness, school policy, and legal compliance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program effectiveness assessment — uses quantitative and qualitative evidence from multiple sources to evaluate whether academic or extracurricular programs are meeting stated student outcome goals O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause investigation — moves beyond surface symptoms in academic performance or behavioral trends to identify underlying instructional, systemic, or environmental causes driving the data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Competing priority resolution — weighs budget constraints, student needs, staff capacity, and district mandates simultaneously to form defensible administrative judgments under resource limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Educational policy critique — evaluates new district or state mandates against current school data and research evidence, constructing well-reasoned recommendations for local adaptation or advocacy against harmful policies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic assumption testing — challenges the foundational assumptions behind school improvement plans by stress-testing goals, metrics, and implementation timelines against historical performance data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-site benchmarking — synthesizes comparative data from peer schools and research literature to critically evaluate current institutional performance and identify evidence-based improvement levers O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Grade-level team participation — attends and contributes to grade-level or department planning meetings, gathering teacher input on curriculum needs and student performance concerns O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-role relationship building — establishes working relationships with school counselors, special education coordinators, and support staff to understand shared student service responsibilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum co-development — collaborates with teachers to develop, refine, and maintain curriculum standards, ensuring alignment to performance goals and institutional mission O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Parent-school partnership facilitation — coordinates joint problem-solving between parents and school staff during conferences focused on student behavioral or academic challenges O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdepartmental coordination — works across academic departments to balance scheduling needs, resource allocation, and instructional priorities without creating operational conflicts O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. School improvement team leadership — convenes and sustains collaborative teams of teachers, administrators, and support personnel to execute multi-semester improvement initiatives with shared accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. District collaboration — partners with district curriculum coordinators, HR, and finance staff to align school-level decisions with system-wide planning and compliance requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community partnership development — builds and sustains productive working relationships with community organizations, businesses, and higher education institutions to expand student opportunity and program resources O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-stakeholder consensus building — navigates politically complex situations involving competing parent, faculty, union, and district interests to build durable agreements on policy or program changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional learning community architecture — designs and institutionalizes collaborative structures such as instructional rounds, lesson study groups, and data teams that sustain teacher collaboration beyond individual administrators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Inter-school collaboration leadership — leads cross-school initiatives within a district by coordinating administrators, sharing resources, and aligning practices to benefit students across multiple campuses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Procedural integrity — follows district hiring, disciplinary, and reporting procedures accurately and transparently, even when outcomes are uncomfortable or contentious Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality maintenance — handles student records, personnel files, and family communications in strict accordance with FERPA and district privacy policies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Consistent enforcement — applies attendance and disciplinary rules equitably across all student populations, resisting pressure to make exceptions based on social relationships or personal bias O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability modeling — acknowledges administrative errors openly to staff or families and takes corrective action without deflecting responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical hiring practice — conducts staff recruitment and selection using standardized, documented criteria that prioritize student welfare and institutional values over personal familiarity O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Courageous decision-making — makes and defends difficult administrative decisions, including staff non-renewal or program elimination, based on student outcome evidence rather than political convenience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional trust stewardship — consistently models transparency, fairness, and professional integrity in all interactions with staff, students, and families, building a culture of trust across the school community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest management — identifies and formally discloses situations where personal relationships or financial interests could compromise objective administrative judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture leadership — establishes and sustains school-wide norms of professional integrity by embedding ethical decision-making frameworks into hiring, evaluation, and policy processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy under pressure — publicly advocates for student welfare and equitable resource allocation even when doing so conflicts with district political dynamics or community expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards mentorship — coaches aspiring administrators and teacher-leaders on navigating ethically complex situations, drawing on documented cases and reflective dialogue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Schedule problem-solving — proposes alternative course scheduling configurations when staffing or facility constraints prevent standard arrangements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student engagement ideation — generates new extracurricular or enrichment activity concepts based on identified student interest gaps O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Program design experimentation — drafts pilot program structures for new course offerings, integrating feedback from teachers and student interest data to shape innovative academic options O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional development redesign — reconfigures traditional staff development formats into active, differentiated learning experiences tailored to teacher skill levels and school improvement priorities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum innovation facilitation — enables teachers to experiment with novel instructional approaches by creating protected time, resources, and low-stakes feedback structures within the school calendar Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource constraint problem-solving — develops creative operational solutions when budget reductions, staffing shortages, or facility limitations threaten program quality or student access Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community-school program creation — designs original partnership programs that connect school curriculum to community assets, workforce opportunities, or cultural resources unavailable through standard channels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. School model innovation — conceptualizes and implements structural redesigns of schedules, staffing configurations, or instructional models that fundamentally improve student learning and organizational efficiency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-sector solution architecture — develops novel approaches to persistent challenges such as chronic absenteeism or achievement gaps by integrating educational, social service, and community-based resources in unconventional ways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative capacity building — cultivates a school culture where teachers feel empowered and structurally supported to innovate instructional practice, sharing experimental results across the faculty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — receives observational feedback from district supervisors or instructional coaches about administrative practice without defensiveness and identifies one concrete adjustment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional reading engagement — reads educational leadership research and policy literature to expand understanding of effective school management approaches O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Program failure processing — analyzes the reasons a curriculum initiative or school improvement effort underperformed and uses findings to inform a revised implementation strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff development investment — pursues advanced professional development in areas of identified administrative weakness, such as special education compliance, instructional coaching, or data analysis O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Challenge reframing — treats enrollment declines, accreditation concerns, or community conflict as opportunities to examine and strengthen school systems rather than as threats to manage defensively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative improvement leadership — establishes regular data review cycles that treat disappointing student outcome data as diagnostic information driving instructional and operational adjustments rather than as institutional failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Teacher growth investment — designs evaluation and coaching systems that frame performance gaps as development opportunities and provide sustained support rather than punitive consequences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Personal mastery pursuit — engages in formal graduate coursework, leadership academies, or peer networks to continuously deepen expertise in school administration, curriculum, and educational policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture institutionalization — embeds growth mindset principles into school-wide professional learning structures, student support systems, and teacher evaluation frameworks so that continuous improvement becomes organizational identity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversity-to-innovation conversion — transforms school crises such as demographic shifts, funding cuts, or pandemic-era learning loss into structured improvement initiatives that leave the institution stronger than before Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. System-level learning advocacy — shares lessons from school failures and successes with district peers and professional associations, contributing to collective administrator learning across the educational system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Emotional awareness in conferences — recognizes personal emotional reactions during difficult parent or staff meetings and pauses before responding to ensure responses are deliberate and professional Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Attention management in high-volume periods — prioritizes administrative tasks systematically during high-demand periods such as enrollment, testing cycles, or budget deadlines to avoid reactive decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Disciplinary hearing composure — maintains calm, focused presence during emotionally charged student discipline proceedings, ensuring decisions reflect policy and evidence rather than emotional response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder conflict de-escalation — regulates personal emotional tone during tense interactions with parents, union representatives, or district officials to preserve productive dialogue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Deliberate scheduling attention — creates intentional, distraction-free time for complex administrative tasks such as budget review, evaluation writing, and strategic planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional meeting facilitation — enters faculty meetings, IEP conferences, and discipline hearings with explicit agenda awareness, managing personal cognitive load to remain fully attentive to participant input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis presence management — maintains composed, grounded leadership presence during school emergencies or community crises, modeling regulated behavior that stabilizes staff and student responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Reflective administrative routine — practices end-of-day reflection on key decisions, interactions, and outcomes as a systematic habit for maintaining awareness of personal and institutional patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful school climate design — constructs school schedules, physical environments, and daily routines that reduce reactive stress for students and staff by incorporating evidence-based attention and regulation supports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress resilience modeling — openly discusses personal mindfulness and attention management practices with staff, normalizing self-regulation as a professional competency essential to effective educational leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational attentiveness — monitors and responds to early signals of staff burnout, student disengagement, or community tension through sustained, present-moment attention to school climate indicators before crises develop Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Policy enforcement persistence — upholds attendance and discipline rules consistently even when facing initial pushback from students, parents, or community members O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Administrative difficulty tolerance — completes demanding administrative tasks such as budget reconciliation or accreditation documentation under time pressure without abandoning accuracy standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Staff performance courage — delivers honest, developmental feedback to underperforming teachers and follows through on improvement plan timelines despite interpersonal discomfort or union pressure O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Change resistance navigation — sustains curriculum reform and school improvement initiatives through faculty skepticism and early implementation setbacks without retreating to previous practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis response endurance — maintains operational effectiveness and decision-making quality during extended disruptions such as extended disciplinary investigations, facility emergencies, or community conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Non-renewal decisiveness — initiates and completes staff non-renewal processes with full procedural integrity when student outcome evidence and performance data support the decision, despite relational or political costs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab. Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-year improvement persistence — sustains focus and momentum on school improvement goals across multiple academic years despite leadership transitions, budget fluctuations, and inconsistent early results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional advocacy tenacity — pursues equitable resource allocation and program support for underserved student populations through repeated district-level advocacy, even after initial rejections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic adversity leadership — leads school communities through sustained external challenges such as demographic change, state takeover risk, or community trauma without compromising institutional mission or student-centered values Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous accountability culture — establishes and maintains an organizational culture where accountability for student outcomes is non-negotiable and persists through political cycles, personnel changes, and community pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Principled dissent — formally challenges district directives or state policies that evidence demonstrates will harm students, doing so through documented, professional channels while continuing to lead the school effectively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
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Academic Advisor · Assessment Coordinator · Athletic Coordinator · Athletic Director · Commission for the Blind Director · Curriculum and Instruction Superintendent · Curriculum Director · Education Supervisor · Educational Program Director · Elementary Principal · Elementary School Principal · Headmaster
RAPIDS apprenticeships
O*NET skills
SpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingWritingReading ComprehensionMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive LearningCoordinationNegotiationInstructingService OrientationTime ManagementPersuasionSystems AnalysisManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Material ResourcesMathematicsQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge domains
Education and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageAdministrativeMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and ElectronicsPsychologyPublic Safety and SecurityCommunications and Media
Abilities
Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas
Work styles
Leadership OrientationDependabilityIntegrityCooperationSocial OrientationSelf-Confidence
Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareDesktop communications softwareComputer based training softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareProject management softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareElectronic mail software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
  2. Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
  3. Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
  4. Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
  5. Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
  6. Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
  7. Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
  8. Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
CIP education codes
13.040113.040413.040813.040913.041113.041213.0414

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.