Principalship Comptency Reflections

8/17/2019 Principalship Comptency Reflections

1/19

A D M I N I S T R A T I V E I N T E R N S H I P I I

G R A C E C H E U N G

Competency Reflections


2/19

001: The Principalknows how to shape

campus culture byfacilitating thedevelopment,articulation,implementation, andstewardship of a vision

of learning that is sharedand supported by theschool community

How I AddressedCompetency 001: • !ntroduce "#d" to prospective families at C"$ %pen &ouse

• "upervise 'way ( &ome )asketball *ames• &elp at "teps + "tudents "#d" $elcome Tent• Coordinate volunteers for #amily ( #aith ight• 'ttend PT% -eetings• 'ttend C.' $orkshop on Carrying %ut the /ision• #irst Communion -ass ( Reception


3/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

Principal needs to create

buyin to unite all membersof the school community

.mpower teachers as adriving force to shape

campus culture

)e present and visible

)alance epectations of teachers todevote time in addition to school hours

for school events

#ollow through with evaluations andfeedback regarding how to better shape

campus culture 2eep 3finger on the pulse4 5 staying

abreast on morale of all stakeholders

Competency 001


4/19

006: The principalknows how to

communicate andcollaborate with allmembers of the schoolcommunity, respond todiverse interests andneeds, and mobili7e

resources to promotestudent success

How I AddressedCompetency 00%: • $eekly internship meetings with Principal

• &ost 8unar ew 9ear 'ssembly ( Celebration•

$rite ( publish e "ales etails ewsletter• "chedule ParentTeacher conferences• Proctor ( screen new student 'dmissions Tests• 'ttend C.' $orkshop on collaborating with different

members of school community through establishingcommittees

• 8ead 3-eet et 9ear;s Teacher4 Parent !nformation ight


5/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

-obili7ing resources < know your resources ( delegate

based on staff members;strengths

Celebrate diversity byattending events held by

cultural ministries =Calypso

ight, &ispanic>#ilipinocommunities; events?

Present information in morethan 1 way =send email and

newsletter?

8earn more about the different groups inthe parish ( incorporate them into our

school, vice versa

Promote more interaction between allfaculty ( staff members, especially those

who are in separate buildings

!ncrease parental involvement so thesame group isn;t helping every time

=assign groupings?

Competency 006


6/19

00@: The principalknows how to act with

integrity, fairness, and inan ethical and legalmanner

How I AddressedCompetency 00&: • ocumentation of minutes from parentteacher

conferences, meeting>conversations with CP",

student progress• 'ttend C.' $orkshop on 3Things They on;t Tell

9ou )efore 9ou )ecome Principal4 5 discussed howto handle uncomfortable legal situations

• 'dvocate for children in the middle of parents;divorce, custody battle, CP" case


7/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

ocument everythingA

&ave a standard form ofdocumentation fordifferent matters ( pass on

to faculty>staff

)e consistent withstudents, parents, (

teachers

evelop procedure for administration=not teachers alone? to speak to parents

about retention (>or summer plans

)e proactive to teachers in response tointervention>crisis

)e prepared to make tough decisions touphold ethical treatment of all students

Competency 00@


8/19

00+: The principalknows how to facilitate

the design andimplementation ofcurricula and strategicplans that enhanceteaching and learningBensure alignment of

curriculum, instruction,resources, andassessmentB andpromote the use of varied assessments tomeasure studentperformance

How I AddressedCompetency 00':

• "erved on Curriculum Planning Committee• "electing new -ath series• Remapped "#d" 1st *rade Curriculum• &eaded 3$riting on the $all4 writing initiative

following C"% directive to improve student writing


9/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

9ou probably will not get it

right on the first try 5 bepersistent, reevaluate,consult others who have

been successful

se test scores to track

patterns ( progress /ertical ( hori7ontal

alignment are eDuallyimportant

Collaborate with 'cademic ean for astandard format for all teachers to vertically and hori7ontally align

curriculum

&elp teachers interpret test scores to

shape instruction &ire an instructional specialist to meet

the diverse learning needs of all students

Competency 00+


10/19

00E: The principalknows how to advocate,

nurture, and sustain aninstructional programand campus culture thatare conducive to studentlearning and staffprofessional growth

How I AddressedCompetency 00(: • 'ttend ( help facilitate primary departmental

meetings• 'ttend C.' $orkshop on 3riving the )us4 as an

administrator• 8ead technology training on incorporating the

-imio, proFector, 'pple T/, iPads, ( .8-%document camera into instruction


11/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

&ow to access Title ! ( Title !!funding to help students (

teachers "ometimes you have to move

people;s seats on your 3bus4 togive them and their students

more effective opportunities to

be successful-ake professional development

meaningful ( applicable 5 getteacher feedback for what they

need

8earn more about how to

screen, interview, ( hire themost effective teachers

#ollow through on how toimplement probationarycontracts ( growth plans

!mprove the resource programto be more consistent with the

=Duality of? support throughoutall grades

Competency 00E


12/19

00G: The principalknows how to implement

a staff evaluation anddevelopment system toimprove theperformance of all staffmembers, select andimplement appropriatemodels for supervisionand staff development,and apply the legalreDuirements forpersonnel management

How I AddressedCompetency 00): • Collaborate with faculty for input in developing new

teacher observation>evaluation tool• Conduct teacher observations• .valuate professional development opportunities for

staff ( help Principal assign summer reading basedon areas that need strengthening


13/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

o freDuent walkthrough;s throughout the year

'n opendoor policy can go a long way toestablish rapport will make conversationsabout staff performance more comfortable

Conduct pre and postobservation meetingsin a timely manner 5 within a week of formal

observation

Conduct teacher

observations at least twice a year

*ive meaningful feedback (provide instructional

coaching

&ave teachers observe eachother to learn from one

another ( give feedback

Competency 00G


14/19

00H: The principalknows how to apply

organi7ational, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills to ensurean effective learningenvironment

How I AddressedCompetency 00*:

• Carline ( &allway "upervision• 'ttend C.' $orkshop on how to respond to the

needs of I-illennial Parents;• -eet with fellow teachers to appeal to

administration for need of procedure in place tointervene>remove students who actively create adisturbance in class

• %bserve schedule ( calendar development


15/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

Clearly define Fobdescriptions and makethose known among all

faculty>staff

*ather information from a variety of sources before

making a decisionChange is uncomfortable 5

transition slowly

"trategically scheduleactivities>events>holidays on school

calendar to maimi7e student learning

*ain more knowledge about aspects ofschool operations that are unfamiliar,

especially maintenance, budgeting, (soliciting for donations>grant writing

Competency 00H


16/19

00J: The principalknows how to apply

principles of effectiveleadership andmanagement in relationto campus budgeting,personnel, resourceutili7ation, financialmanagement, andtechnology use

How I AddressedCompetency 00+:

• 'ttended Partners in -ission seminar>workshop for

marketing ( advancement• "hadowed Principal during C"% Principals; -eeting• /isited various booths at C.' .po &all to learn

more about educational programs that we haveadopted =Rediker, -athletics? ( potential programs=Ren$eb?


17/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

Try not to touch money in savings accountunless absolutely necessary 5 serves as back

up for emergencies such as roof repair

o not make big purchases without doingresearch ( asking others about how theproduct>program has worked for their school

$ork closely and maintain goodcommunication with )ook 2eeper to discuss,

develop, ( maintain campus budget

Collect tuition for the year upfront tominimi7e budget gap at the end of the year

Recruit members with epertisein different areas onto "chool

)oard

-odel epectations fortechnology use ( offer>delegate

coaching when necessary

Purgeresources>items>programs before adopting new ones

Competency 00J


18/19

00K: The principalknows how to apply

principles of leadershipmanagement to thecampus physical plantand support systems toensure a safe andeffective learningenvironment

How I AddressedCompetency 00,: • Created signage to be posted around school

grounds to better direct visitors and touringfamilies around our campus

• "hadow Principal in handling maintenancepersonnel transition, assessing roof damage afterflooding, ( taking proactive measures tomaintain a E0year old school building


19/19

!"t I #e"rned Go"$s

&aving a maintenance man who collaborates with you to take proactive and preventativemeasures will save the school money in the

longrun ' new principal inherits all the issues of the

school, including structural ( maintenanceissues

!nvite other staff>faculty members to helplook over safety checklists each year 5 the

more eyes, the better

&ire a maintenance manager who hasetensive knowledge ( eperience in

handling a range of maintenance issuesto avoid having to call upon outside

resources

&ave enough funds saved up to replacedamaged>aged structures entirely, not

Fust 3patch them up4 Regularly practice safety drills monthly

Competency 00K

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