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School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education  (NOC 0313)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.

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School principals perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff
  • Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority
  • Co-ordinate teaching activities of the institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables
  • Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records
  • Prepare and administer institution or program budget
  • Direct and co-ordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities
  • May recruit and hire teachers and other staff
  • May teach.
Administrators of elementary and secondary education perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through school principals, the academic affairs of a school district
  • Evaluate curriculum, teaching methods and community participation in programs for a school district and revise programs as required
  • Develop and administer programs for the education and training of students and adults
  • Make recommendations concerning the annual operating budget of a school district
  • Direct or supervise the recruitment, appointment, training, evaluation and promotion of teaching personnel.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Education & Job Requirements for School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education in Prince Edward Island

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

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Location Regulation
Prince Edward Island
Not regulated

This occupation does not require certification in Prince Edward Island.

Many occupations require licensing or certification to operate certain types of equipment, or to drive trucks and other vehicles. However, most of these occupations are not part of the list of regulated professions and trades.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial Training

Provincial Training Information - Prince Edward Island

University of Prince Edward Island:

UPEI offers a Bachelor of Education degree which is related to this occupation. The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a two-year post-degree program consisting of 20 three hour credit courses in education.

The Certificate in Adult Education and the Bachelor of Education in Human Resource Development are articulated programs offered jointly by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. Participants may complete only the Certificate in Adult Education or, after completion of the Certificate in Adult Education, they can choose to continue towards a BEd degree with a specialization in Human Resource Development, BEd (HRD).

A Master of Education is also offered that is designed to provide experienced educators with the knowledge and skills required to become effective educational leaders.

For further information contact:
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 628-4353 or 1 800 606-8734
www.upei.ca
newstudent@upei.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-08-29 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

Education is the responsibility of the ten provinces and three territories. Each has its own ministry (sometimes called "department") that oversees the organization, delivery and assessment of education.

Distance Learning

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