Professional Documents
Culture Documents
In the school, the principal is the CEO, but unlike CEOs in a business organization, the principal
carries many hats. She/He is the manager of human resources, the nurse, the provider of student
lunches, the public relations officer, the liaison between the school board and teachers. She/He is
the evaluator of student and teacher performance. She/He is the human resources manager.
She/He is the hub and the heartbeat of the school.
K-12 administrators
Working in local or private school systems, K-12 educational administrators have roles such as
principal, assistant or vice principal, technology administrator, curriculum administrator, and
school district superintendent.
Principals, assistant or vice principals, and other administrators are responsible for the daily
functioning and overall success of their schools. They lead elementary and secondary schools by
managing teachers and support staff, overseeing budgets and curricula, and more.
She/He is the states person leader defining the school’s broad philosophy
She/He is the educational leader guiding the achievement of school’s educational
objectives.
She/He is the instructional leader ensuring that teachers are committed and carry out the
objectives of the School.
She/He is the organizational leaders ensuring a supportive school structure and climate.
She/He is the administrative leader ensuring that the structure and climate exist for an
extended period.
She/He is the team leader cooperating with teachers, staff, administrators in achieving
school goals.