School Administrators

Overall, school administrators can expect average employment growth through 2029, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job availability for school administrators varies by region. States with the highest level of employment tend to be those with large populations, such as California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas. Areas in the south and west where populations are growing may see higher demand.

The number of school administrators employed is determined to a large extent by state and local expenditures for education. Budget cuts affect not only the number of available positions in administration, but also how an administrator can perform his or her job. Administrators in the coming years will have to remain creative in finding funds for their schools. School administrators are also faced with developing additional programs for children as more parents work outside the home. Schools may be expected to help care for children before and after regular school hours.

Administrators may also be overseeing smaller learning environments in the coming years. Research has proven that smaller classrooms and more individual attention not only improve education but also help educators identify students with personal and emotional problems. In order to keep students safe from violence, drug abuse, and street gangs, administrators may be called upon to develop more individualized education.