CAREER DAY

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CAREER DAY
Welcome to
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What is K-12 Education?

• School districts are charged by state government
  to operate schools and educate students. Here are
  some quick facts about schools districts.
• There are 501 school districts in Pennsylvania.
• School district student enrollments range from
  267 to 214,288.
• The number of school buildings operated in a
  single district ranges from 1 to 264.
• Pennsylvania public schools spend more than
  18.4 billion each year to provide educational
  services to more than 1.8 million students.

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School District Leadership

• Each school district is governed by a school
  board whose members must live in the school
  district.
• School boards have the authority to employ the
  necessary qualified personnel to operate their
  schools.

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Who wants to be a Millionaire?

• What is the title of the top executive in any
  public school district?

1. President C. Superintendent
2. Governor D. Principal

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Who wants to be a Millionaire?

• What is the title of the top executive in any
  public school district?

1. President C. Superintendent
2. Governor D. Principal

That's My Boss!!!!
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Overview of Job Opportunities

• Teachers/Principals
• Instructional Support Personnel
• Business/Department Managers
• Maintenance Workers
• Secretaries
• Technology/Computer Personnel
• Cafeteria/Food Service Workers
• Bus Drivers/Mechanics

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Business Management Positions

• Accounting
• Business Affairs
• Facilities
• Communications/ Public Relations
• Technology

• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Food Services
• Transportation
• Safety

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Business Manager for aSchool District
My Career
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Other Similar Jobs

• Business Manager for
• Non Profit Organization
• Hospitals
• Universities/Colleges
• Government Agency

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Responsibilities of a Business Manager

• Supervise the following
• Purchasing
• Payroll
• Investments
• Pupil Transportation
• Food Services
• Custodial/Maintenance Program
• Technology
• Budgeting

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Skills Important to the Job

• Math Ability
• Computer Skills
• Communications
• Managing People
• Dealing with the Public/Public Speaking
• Common Sense/Decision Making
• Ability to Balance Many Jobs at the Same Time

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This Job is a Real Balancing Act!!
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What and Where?

• Office environment
• Limited travel
• Locations in 501 School Districts in PA
• Choice of rural, suburban and urban environments

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What I Like

• Varied Duties
• Importance of Public Education
• Dealing with the Public
• Communication Skills
• Chance to make
• a difference

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What I Dont Like

• Political Stress
• Lots of Meetings
• Meetings
• Meetings
• And more meetings!!!!!!

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Choosing this Job

• Expert in the Organization
• Creative and Financial
• Working with People
• Dealing with Media
• Good Salary
• Excellent Benefits
• Job Security

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Education Background

• Four year degree in Finance/Accounting/Public
  Administration
• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certification through PASBO
• Continuing education through workshops and
  seminars

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Questions/Comments

• Thank you for your attention!!

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