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Administrator

In US schools, a principal, assistant principal or district leader, as opposed to teaching staff.

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United States
Topic
School roles

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Principal All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
In the US, the title for a school's leader. In the UK it is often used for college leaders and for headteachers of academies.
Superintendent United States
The chief executive of a US school district, appointed by the school board.

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