CAREER DAY

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CAREER DAY
Welcome to
Careers in School Business Management
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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 education in PA.
• There are 779 Local Education Agencies in PA.
  These include
• Public School Districts
• Charter Schools
• Career/Technical Schools
• Intermediate Units
• There are 500 Public School Districts in PA

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Education Quick Facts

• Local Education Agencies operate approximately
  780 school buildings in the state
• Pennsylvanias public schools enroll
  approximately 1.75 million students in grades
  Pre-K through 12
• Pennsylvania public schools spend approximately
  22 billion each year to provide educational
  services

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School District Leadership

• Each school district is governed by a school
  board whose members are elected and 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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Quick Quiz

• 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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Answer

• 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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Working for a School DistrictWhat and Where?

• Locations in 700 communities in PA
• Choice of rural, suburban and urban environments
• Limited travel

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Overview of Job Opportunities

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

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Business Management Positions

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

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

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Business Manager/Administrator

• Serves as the chief operating officer, overseeing
  the many financial and operational functions of
  running a multi-million dollar operation.

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Facilities Director

• Within the building services area, facilities
  managers oversee all the HVAC, plumbing and
  electrical systems, athletic fields and outdoor
  grounds keeping, and maintenance/ custodial
  cleaning services.

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Accountant

• A career in accounting is available in the
  business office to perform services such as fund
  accounting, internal auditing, purchasing and
  payroll.

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Human Resources Director

• The human resources function is responsible for
  employee hiring processes, maintaining employee
  records, interpret and applying employment laws,
  policies and procedures, new employee
  orientations, and monitoring contract salary and
  benefit requirements.

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Food Service Director

• The food service programs are sophisticated
  nutritional services focusing on wellness and
  childhood obesity, while utilizing the
  agricultural products produced in Pennsylvania
  and the US in a creative and appealing
  presentation.

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Transportation Director

• Services include some of the most sophisticated
  transportation systems in the community. There
  are many regulations and safety programs related
  to this area as well as public relations.

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Communications Director

• Schools are facing an increasing need to promote
  what is working in education. Public relations
  and communications in a school setting involve
  every type of interaction as it touches every
  person and business as well as government
  agencies.

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Technology Director

• Schools have some of the most state-of-the-art
  technology systems, not only for instruction, but
  also for building service systems, student record
  systems, financial systems, and websites.

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Purchasing Director

• Purchasing professionals develop best value
  procurement practices and bid procedures, as
  defined by PA School Code and local policies
  manage inventory, logistics, warehousing, and
  fixed assets.

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Safety Director

• Safety expertise is needed to ensure safe
  learning environments that are free from hazards
  and to support occupation safety for employees.

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Skills Important to the Job

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

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Education/Qualifications

• Four year degree in program related to your
  specialty area recommended for Director positions
• Certification through Pennsylvania Association
  of School Business Officials
• Continuing education through workshops and
  seminars
• Wilkes Masters Degree in School Business
  Leadership

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Benefits to Working for a School

• Contribute to the education and development of
  children
• Enter a secure and stable career field
• Attain career growth opportunities and
  advancement
• Receive a comprehensive benefit package
• Participate in a state retirement system
• Continue post-secondary educational opportunities

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Why Choose this Career?

• Become an expert in your Specialty Area
• Combine creative and financial responsibilities
• Opportunities to work with People
• Competitive salary benefits
• Enjoy job security

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Questions/Comments

• Thank you for your attention!!

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