Week-5 & 6: Types of Administrators

School administration is the school's main governing body, and it plays a major part in making decisions related to students, faculty and the school's overall status. There are several types of school administration, depending on the school's nature. These administrations oversee the school's development as well as the welfare of its students and faculty. More often, they are also the only entity that bridges the relationship between the school and the community.

  1. Definition  An administrator in the field of education is responsible for managing and supervising school faculty, education programs and staff development. Administrators usually have the same bottom lines as teachers: student achievement.
  2. Types of administration  Preschools  Elementary and Secondary School Administration  College and University Administration
  3. Preschools  Preschools are often small enough therefore a single supervisor with some of the faculty members can manage them.  The administration of the school depends only on the director, ensuring that the curriculum, finances and projects are done correctly.  The director also participates in personally choosing teachers and staff, as well as ensure that the school follows educational standards.
  4. Elementary and Secondary School Administration
    1. The principal also plays a major part in supervising projects and other development to better serve the students.
    2. Elementary school administrations, through the Parent-Teacher Association, also meet with parents to make sure that their children are getting the best education and services that the school can offer.
    3. A principal heads up most school administrations in this category. The principal's main responsibility is to serve as the school's representative and supporter in the community.
  5. College and University Administration  College and university Administrations are largely different from elementary and secondary school administrations; they are larger and have more specific functions since they manage a very large school community.  The first major difference is that college and university administrations are headed by a president and a governing that handles all aspects related to school management, like finances and projects.
  6. Different Roles in a College and University Administration  The head of administration plays a major part in arranging meetings, developing budgets and reviewing academic curriculum.  A dean leads each department of the university or college and manages the department and works hand in hand with head of administration to make sure that the department's goals are in line with the university's goal.  College and university administrations also have a separate department for specific functions, like a department for student affairs and finance.  A dean or administrator head these departments, and their role is to make sure that the university implements the department's policies and regulations.

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