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CHARTER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, IN-DEPTH: I Get To Know Every Single Student Really, Really Well

About this video

Casey continues with her story about being a charter school principal.
She shares what she likes most about her job and what she finds most challenging. She also talks about the key decision she made to get her into the position she is now and what her work-life balance is like as a school principal.

Degree: Liberal Arts

Job Title: Charter School Principal

Job Summary: Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

Job Description

Elementary, middle, and high school principals lead teachers and other members of school staff. They manage the day-to-day operations of elementary, middle, and high schools. They set goals and objectives and evaluate their school's progress toward meeting them.

On-the-Job Training

None

Additional Info

Most states require public school principals to be licensed as school administrators. Licensure requirements vary from state to state, but most require a master’s degree or some other training. Some require candidates to pass a test and take continuing education classes to keep their license.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$60,000 - $130,000

Projected Job Growth

5 to 15 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Long hours

Typical workplace

Indoor, Office

Personal Qualities

Leadership ability, People skills, Problem solving skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Detail oriented, Empathy, Patience

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Master's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Education
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Psychology
Public Administration

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