IC Principal Search Survey-Community Version

ICGS Principal Search Survey

Illini Central CUSD189 will be hiring a new principal for the grade school for 2022-2023. In order to make the best decision possible, I am asking you to complete this survey. The survey will help us better understand what skills and traits you are looking for in the next school leader. Thank you for taking the time to share this information. Your feedback will be shared with the search committee.
1.Please identify your connection with ICGS
2.Please identify the three competency areas that are most needed at ICGS
3.How important is it that the principal has a work history that includes:
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A Little Important
Important
Very Important
Critically Important
Experience as an elementary school teacher
Experience as an elementary school principal
Experience in a school similar to ICGS
Experience leading a school during transition/transformation
Success in raising student achievement
Communicating with and engaging students
Working with students who have special needs
Communicating with and engaging parents
Success in leading a group of teachers to implement a program or inititiative
4.Rate each statement below in regards to how important it is that the new principal posses that particular background, knowledge or experience
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A Little Important
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Critically Important
Expertise in curriculum and instruction
Successful administrative experience (at any level)
Successful experiences as a grade school teacher (Pre-K-5)
Experience in hiring, evaluation and development of staff
Experience working with students with special needs and their families
Experience in working with a team to develop school improvement plans
5.Please identify the top five personal characteristics you believe are necessary for a principal to be successful at ICGS
6.What questions would you ask a potential candidate for the principal position? (Limit to 3 questions)
7.Is there anything else you would like the district to consider when searching for the next ICGS principal?