Royal Spring Middle School

Principal Selection Survey

Below are a list of characteristics and criteria that will be considered in the decision making process for selecting the best possible leader for our school. Please select at least THREE criteria in each category that you consider the MOST critical qualities for the Principal of our school.

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* 1. Please select your role?

Staff

Student

Parent

Community Member

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* 2. Culture and Climate

1. Recognizes the need for positive and appropriate role models

2. Is willing to help or pitch-in wherever needed beyond the job description

3. Promotes a positive school culture and climate

4. Works to eliminate negativity

5. Promotes an atmosphere of positive behavior for students

6. Has an understanding of the population and particular needs of our students

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* 3. Stakeholder Relationships

1. Is willing to reach out to the community

2. Welcomes and encourages input through an open door policy

3. Will be a model of good communication among all the stakeholders of the school community, parents, students, teachers, administrators, and the community at large

4. Promotes and communicates a positive image of our school

5. Has enthusiastic involvement in our school, the Scott County School District, and the community

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* 4. Student Learning

1. Ability to analyze and utilize data to improve instruction and increase student achievement

2. Understands how students learn best

3. Believes in and will support adjusting instructional practices to meet various student learning styles

4. Is committed to closing achievement gaps and ensuring all students are at or above grade level

5. Has knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices

6. Promotes and facilitates collaboration and teamwork among teachers to increase student achievement

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* 5. Leadership and Management

1. Has the ability to nurture, coach, and mentor staff through appropriate professional development

2. Has a vision for our school and a plan for implementation

3. Has the ability to use technology to fulfill professional job responsibilities

4. Holds staff accountable to perform job responsibilities

5. Has the ability to make a decision and follow through on a consistent basis

6. Has knowledge of budgeting and school finance

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