Superintendent of Education
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
As the head of the Board of Education, responsible for formulating school education operation policies, budget and personnel management, and implementing and supervising educational measures.
Description
The Superintendent of Education serves as the highest-ranking official in prefectural or municipal Boards of Education, promoting educational administration. They chair Board of Education meetings and oversee school operations, teacher personnel affairs, budget preparation, and the planning and implementation of educational policies. Based on local conditions and laws, they address diverse challenges such as ensuring learning opportunities for children and students, improving teachers' working conditions, introducing ICT, and more, while fostering collaboration with parents and the community. A wide range of duties is required, including negotiations and coordination with administrative agencies and educational sites, public relations activities, crisis response, and more, necessitating strong leadership and communication skills.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and the diversification of educational challenges, abilities to utilize ICT and engage in regional collaboration will be required, and the expertise and management skills of Superintendents of Education are expected to remain important going forward.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Strong explanatory ability
Work Style
Business Trips / Discretionary Labor System / Full-time / Office Work
Career Path
Teacher → Principal → Board of Education Administrative Staff → Section Chief / Bureau Director → Superintendent of Education
Required Skills
Budget Management / Knowledge of Educational Administration / Personnel and Organizational Management / Policy Planning / Stakeholder Coordination
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Data Analysis / Official Document Preparation / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and explanations with diverse stakeholders are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because as the top of the organization, proactively promotes reforms. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning educational policies and organizational operations is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because responsible for solving diverse issues at educational sites. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because responsibilities are significant and stress from media responses etc. is high. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there are many opportunities to collaborate with the Board of Education and school personnel. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Local Senior Civil Service Recruitment Examination
- Teaching License
Related Jobs
- Director of Board of Education Secretariat
- School Principal