A professional who plans, develops, and administers programs to provide educational opportunities for students. Responsibilities include:

• Cooperates with business, civic, and other organizations to develop curriculums to meet needs and interests of students and community.
• Interviews and selects staff members and provides in-service training for teachers.
• Prepares budget and determines allocation of funds for staff, supplies and equipment, and facilities.
• Analyzes data from questionnaires, interviews, and group discussions to evaluate curriculums, teaching methods, and community participation in educational and other programs.
• May direct preparation of publicity to promote activities, such as personnel recruitment, educational programs or other services.
• May specialize in elementary, secondary, adult, or junior college education.