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Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
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Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
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Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
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Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
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Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
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Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.
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Review and interpret government codes and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
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Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
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Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
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Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.
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Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
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Write articles, manuals, and other publications and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.
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Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
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Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
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Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
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Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
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Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.