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School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education  (NOC 0313)
Edmonton Region
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.

administrator, board of education, chief superintendent – schools, director of education, correctional institution, director of school for the hearing impaired, district school superintendent, headmaster/mistress, private school, school principal, secondary school principal, superintendent of elementary education, superintendent of secondary schools, superintendent of special education, vice-principal, school.

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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

Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Wetaskiwin, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Devon, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Gibbons, Millet, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain, Cardiff, Rosenthal Estates

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Education & Job Requirements for School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education in Edmonton Region

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.

Employment Requirements

Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation.

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A master's degree in education may be required.
  • Several years of experience as a senior teacher or department head are required.
  • A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is required.
  • School principals may require a principal's certificate.
  • Administrators of elementary and secondary education may require a supervisory officer certificate.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification 2006 - HRSDC ]

Regulation by Province/Territory

Some provinces and territories regulate certain professions and trades while others do not. If you have a licence to work in one province, your licence may not be accepted in other provinces or territories. Consult the table below to determine in which province or territory your occupation/trade is regulated.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Province and Territory Regulation
Alberta
Not regulated
British Columbia
Not regulated
Manitoba
Not regulated
New Brunswick
Not regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Not regulated
Northwest Territories
Not regulated
Nova Scotia
Not regulated
Nunavut
Not regulated
Ontario
Not regulated
Prince Edward Island
Not regulated
Québec
Not regulated
Saskatchewan
Not regulated
Yukon
Not regulated
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Education Programs

Programs in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation (School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education):

[ Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada ]
Information for Newcomers

Credential Assessment

Provincial credential assessment services assess academic credentials for a fee. Contact a regulatory body or other organization to determine if you need an assessment before spending money on one that is not required or recognized.

The assessment will tell you how your education compares with educational standards in the province or territory where you are planning to settle can help you in your job search.

[ Source: Foreign Credential Recognitionn Program - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Edmonton Region and Alberta tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.