Elementary and secondary teachers regularly evaluate their students' progress and may also confer with parents. Manage and coordinate the various functions of a school system. These functions include business, food service, transportation, communication, budget, personnel, public relations, maintenance, and all special services. For some administrative positions, advanced degrees in specific areas or specialties are needed, as well as teaching experience or knowledge. The superintendent holds the top administrative position and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school district.
Administrators sign yearly contracts with the board of education.
Services are provided in areas of art, music, physical education, library, reading, math, and computers. Offer expert instruction and development guidance for students with special needs such as those who are physically, emotionally or mentally handicapped, or learning disabled. Provide other special services. Most specialists teach and provide services directly to students on a variety of levels. In other situations, students are assisted by specialists on an individual or small group basis out of the classroom.