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CAREER DAY

Welcome to. CAREER DAY. 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.

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CAREER DAY

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  1. Welcome to CAREER DAY

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Who wants to be a Millionaire? What is the title of the top executive in any public school district? • President C. Superintendent • Governor D. Principal

  5. Who wants to be a Millionaire? What is the title of the top executive in any public school district? • President C. Superintendent • Governor D. Principal That's My Boss!!!!

  6. 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

  7. Accounting Business Affairs Facilities Communications/ Public Relations Technology Purchasing Human Resources Food Services Transportation Safety Business Management Positions

  8. My Career Business Manager for aSchool District

  9. Other Similar Jobs Business Manager for: • Non Profit Organization • Hospitals • Universities/Colleges • Government Agency

  10. Responsibilities of a Business Manager Supervise the following: • Purchasing • Payroll • Investments • Pupil Transportation • Food Services • Custodial/Maintenance Program • Technology • Budgeting

  11. 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

  12. This Job is a Real Balancing Act!!

  13. What and Where? • Office environment • Limited travel • Locations in 501 School Districts in PA • Choice of rural, suburban and urban environments

  14. What I Like • Varied Duties • Importance of Public Education • Dealing with the Public • Communication Skills • Chance to make a difference

  15. What I Don’t Like • Political Stress • Lots of Meetings • Meetings • Meetings • And more meetings!!!!!!

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

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

  18. Questions/Comments Thank you for your attention!! The End

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