Observed career paths · special_education

Where does a Director of Special Education go next?

8 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.

Higher-growth opportunity
Assistant Superintendent+79% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Assistant Principal. 18% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
VP People+90% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of People. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Superintendent of Schools+75% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Assistant Principal. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Assistant Principal+25% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Special Education go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers88% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Counseling Services+2% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Special Education go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Learning & Development-5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Director of Special Education go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there

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