How to become a school administrator
Introduction
[edit | edit source]A school administrator is a profession that manages parts of a school, a school, or group of schools. What power and duties an administrator has depends upon the school system they are part of. How to become a school administrator varies from country to country. you need qualifications
United States
[edit | edit source]Becoming an administrator in the US isn't as straight-forward as in many other countries that have a single Department of Education structure. In the US, every state has different standards for certification. It is highly suggested that if you are looking to become an administrator in the US, to contact the individual state's Department of Education in order to obtain the requirements for licensure. Typically, the requirements center around having a Master's degree in administration and/or passing the School Leaders Licensure Assessment.