School Principals and Administrators

How AI is changing school principals and administrators work

11 of 21 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 52%. 3 newer tasks are not in the data yet and left out.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to make sure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Teach classes or courses to students (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or staff reports and records (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Talk with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Enforce discipline and attendance rules (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Create school improvement plans, using student performance data (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Participate in special education-related activities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Recommend staff actions related to programs and services (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to stay abreast of policies and to discuss improvements for education programs (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs — some recorded AI use
• Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs — some recorded AI use
• Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to make sure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance — some recorded AI use
• Mentor and support administrative staff members — no recorded AI use
• Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled — no recorded AI use
• Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts — no recorded AI use
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs — no recorded AI use
• Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs”. Try the prompt for: “Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs”.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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