SOMS - MMS // Leadership Profile Leadership Profile Question Title * 1. What is your role? Parent Staff Member Community Member Question Title * 2. Consider the following qualifications for the job of Principal and select the top FIVE qualities you believe are most critical for the next Maplewood Middle School Principal. Good organizational skills/management Skill in budgeting/school finance/plant management Good communication skills Effective in community relations Knowledgeable of curriculum, instruction, and assessment Inspiring educational leader/can motivate staff, parents, community and students Ability to work with an engaged and diverse (cultural/socio-economic) community Ability to hire excellent staff/faculty Knowledgeable in school reform/improvement Skilled in staff development Skilled in supervision/evaluation Visionary risk taker Rapport and engagement with students & parents Question Title * 3. How many years of leadership experience do you think would be important for the right candidate to have? 5 or more years of leadership experience 10 or more years of leadership experience 5 or more years experience as principal 10 or more years experience as principal Finding the right candidate supersedes experience Done