What a Principal at The SEED School of Los Angeles County Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Education Industry
Natale, a high school principal, emphasizes the importance of salary negotiation, stating, "Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate," because the role demands significant time commitment beyond typical expectations, making proper compensation crucial. The significant time investment with students and families necessitates advocating for fair pay.
Negotiation, Compensation, Leadership, Education, Time Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Natale Mejia
Principal
The SEED School of Los Angeles County
UCLA Class 2010
The Johns Hopkins University, Class of 2013, MsEd. in Urban Education; USC, Class of 2020, Ed.D in Educational Leadership
Ethnic & Related Studies
Education
Education
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Negotiate your salary and compensation. The role demands significant time and dedication, so ensure you're fairly compensated.
2. The role of a high school principal involves extensive work with students and families, beyond what one might initially expect.
3. The job is rewarding but demanding; understand the time commitment involved before entering the field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. I say that because I thought I was paid very well, and I appreciate that. But as I'm in this role, I'm realizing how much of my time is truly needed to be successful.
I would encourage anyone to negotiate. You're going to be spending a lot of time as a high school principal with your students and your families.
It is absolutely worth it, and you deserve to be properly compensated. So, I think just being able to negotiate your salary is something you'll want to do.