SuperintendentBoard of Education/

School Board

Assistant Superintendent

Principal

Assistant Principal

Supervisor

Teacher

Student

Authority and Responsibility within a School District

Functions of School Authority Positions

• Board of Education – Similar to the Congress of the United States – An elected group of local citizens that is responsible for choosing what is taught, making final decisions on school budgets, and hiring the Superintendent

• Superintendent – Similar to the President of the United States – is ultimately responsible for the day-to-day operations of all the schools in the district –usually hired by the Board of Education

• Assistant Superintendent – Similar to the Vice-President of the United States – is responsible for specific parts of the school district and/or tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Functions of School Authority Positions

• Principal – Similar to a governor of a state – responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a school

• Supervisor – similar to a governor of a state – responsible for the functioning of specific departments within a district or school (i.e. Math, Science, English, etc.)

Functions of School Authority Positions

• Assistant Principal – Similar to a Lieutenant Governor and/or a Chief of Police – Responsible for specific tasks within a school, as assigned by the Principal

Functions of School Authority Positions

• Teacher – Similar to a mayor of a city – Responsible for the day-to-day educational operations and activities within a classroom; answers directly to departmental Supervisors and Assistant Principals

Functions of School Authority Positions

• Student – Similar to a citizen of a town – responsible for contributing to the best of his/her ability to the welfare of the class, the school, and the district – positive contributions lead to positive achievements for the student, while negative contributions lead to punishment for the student

Functions of School Authority Positions