Education Administrators salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago education administrators fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Master's degree

• Experience

  5 years or more

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Administration and Management

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.4 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.4 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.4 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.4 / 5

• Education and Training

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

2. 02

   Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.

3. 03

   Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.

4. 04

   Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

5. 05

   Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.

6. 06

   Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.

7. 07

   Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

8. 08

   Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.