Professional knowledge and skills in education and management
Education & School Administrators must be able to apply the knowledge and skills in education and management to assist principal in running a school.
Education & School Administrators
Descriptions & Duties
- Education & School Administrators conduct research, develop/ advise on teaching methods, issues related to course/ curriculum/ pedagogy. They review the work of teachers and the operation of educational institutions and propose amendments and improvements. They also have to deal with school registration, allocation of admission places, training/professional development for teachers/educational professionals, and provide administrative support to schools.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- generally have a bachelor's degree in any subjects from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent
Professional qualification
- usually have a certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent
Experience
- at least 3 years relevant post-degree experience is required
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 21-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 45-49
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Education & School Administrators mostly work in Education Bureau of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government or tertiary education institutions. They generally work during normal office hours. They may visit schools periodically to conduct inspections.
Tools
- USB flash drives
- Liquid crystal display projector
