Junior High School Principal
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Junior High School Teachers
Summary
The junior high school principal serves as the highest responsible person in a junior high school, formulating educational policies, managing overall school operations, and providing guidance and support to students and faculty and staff as a civil servant.
Description
The junior high school principal is appointed as the highest responsible person in a junior high school based on the School Education Law. They handle the organization and implementation of the curriculum, overall supervision of school duties, guidance and evaluation of faculty and staff, budget management, safety management, student guidance and problem-solving, strengthening ties with parents and the community, etc. They also engage in coordination with the Board of Education and school evaluations, leading from the planning, implementation, to revision of school management.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and work style reforms, the role of principals is diversifying and becoming more advanced, and management skills and ICT utilization abilities will be increasingly demanded in the future.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Excellent Judgment / Has Cooperativeness / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Collaboration with Faculty and Staff / Collaboration with Parents and Community / Education Board Staff / In-school and Out-of-school Training / Transfers
Career Path
Instructor → Vice Principal → Principal → Education Board Guidance Officer → Superintendent of Education
Required Skills
Budget Management / Crisis Management / Curriculum Development / Education Laws and Regulations / Faculty and Staff Management / School Management Planning
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Community Collaboration / Data Analysis / Facilitation / ICT Utilization Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with diverse stakeholders is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | There is a role in leading school reforms and improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and coordination for school-wide events and budget allocation are required. |
| Problem Solving | Prompt response to troubles and complaints is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | It is necessary to endure diverse responsibilities and pressures. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration with faculty and staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and meetings, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Principal Training Course
- Junior High School Teacher Type 1 License
Aliases
- Junior High School Principal
- Middle School Principal
- Principal
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Principal
- High School Principal
- Special Needs School Principal
- Teacher
- Vice Principal