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         National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

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         National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

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This is a professional organization that serves elementary and middle school principals

Advocates for the support principals need to be successful 21st leaders

NAESP was created to help principals and learning communities achieve desired results for every child

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                                  Job Outlook In The Near Future 

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                                  Job Outlook In The Near Future 

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From personal experiences, Principal Aida Diaz explained how schools always need a principal and you must be flexible. Flexible with not only your schedule, but the way you handle certain situations in a school setting. She described how you must be mentally prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly. But it is key to create and to keep a happy environment.

The job outlook is expected to rise consistently by 6% in the future.

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                         Median Salary & Benefits

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                         Median Salary & Benefits

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Approximately $90,410 per year

Health and Dental insurance

Retirement Plans

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                              Education Required

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                              Education Required

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Master’s degree in education leadership or education administration

Five or more years as a teacher

Can work towards master's degree after three years teaching

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Significant Responsibilities

Difficult and often thankless work

Teachers and parents can be difficult to work with

Disciplining students

Can be very stressful

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Helping students succeed

Leadership position

Holidays, Weekends and partial summers off

Helping the school succeed

Great Salary

Signifiant responsibilities

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                                        General Job Description

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                                        General Job Description

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The principle of an elementary school manages all the operations of the school and is essentially the head of the school. According to Aida Diaz (Principal of Albert Biella Elementary School) the main purpose of the of an elementary school principal is to make sure everyone is safe and the students are learning. Elementary school principals work often work directly with families and students to insure the academic success of the students. Principles can also work with families to make sure that their children's needs are being met, both inside and out of school. The principal makes sure that the school is running smoothly.

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                               Responsibilities 

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                               Responsibilities 

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Makes sure everyone is safe & learning

Advocates on behalf of the school

Assists, evaluates, manages, observes, supports, and supervises teachers, staff and school related activities

Makes sure school's curriculum follows local, state and federal standards.

Counsel and discipline students, and meet with parents to discuss progress and behavior

Manages school budget, orders supplies, schedules maintenance, and organizes professional development for staff

Assess and prepares reports on testing and student achievement data.