High School Principal
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : High School Teachers
Summary
A managerial position that oversees everything from formulating the educational policy for the entire high school, managing school affairs, guiding and evaluating staff, to collaborating with local communities and education boards.
Description
High school principals, as the highest responsible persons in the school, formulate policies toward realizing educational ideals, organize curricula, manage budgets, and handle staff placement and evaluation. They are responsible for student guidance, creating learning environments, safety management, and crisis response, and also engage in coordination and negotiation with parents, local communities, and education committees. To improve organizational efficiency and educational quality, they promote the introduction of new methods such as data analysis and ICT utilization.
Future Outlook
Amid school consolidations due to declining birthrates, efficient school operations and ICT utilization are required, and principals will need even higher management skills and specialized knowledge in the future.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Has Cooperativeness / Has Leadership / High Ethical Standards / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Private Schools / Public Schools / Weekend and Holiday Work
Career Path
High School Teacher → Head Teacher/Section Chief → Vice Principal → Principal → Education Board Staff
Required Skills
Budget Management / Crisis Management / Curriculum Development / School Evaluation / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Coaching / Communication Skills (English) / Data Analysis / Facilitation / ICT Utilization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination and negotiation with teachers, parents, and the community. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Initiative and leadership are essential for formulating the school's vision and promoting reforms. |
| Planning & Organization | Wide-ranging planning and organizational skills are required for school events, budget management, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Because they have the role of solving various problems such as student guidance and troubles between staff. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental burden is high due to responses to parents and quick handling of unforeseen situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- High School Teacher Type 1 License
- Principal Training Completion
Aliases
- High School Principal
- Principal
- School Principal
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Principal
- Junior High School Principal
- School Teacher
- Vice Principal