A professional who directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of primary or secondary school. Responsibilities include:

• Develops and evaluates educational program to ensure conformance to state and school board standards.
• Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed.
• Directs preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
• Observes and evaluates teacher performance.
• Interviews and hires teachers.
• Walks about school building and property to monitor safety and security.
• Plans and monitors school budget.
• May plan and direct building maintenance.
• May develop and administer educational programs for students with mental or physical handicaps.
• May be required to have certification from state.