COMPETENCIES
Several of the principal evaluation tool competencies expected to be observed in building leaders are listed below. Each competency is accompanied by an artifact or description that showcases how I've exemplified that particular competency in my leadership experience this year as Principal Resident.
Communication -
Effectively listens to others;clearly and effectively presents and understands information orally and in writing; acquires,organizes, analyzes, interprets, maintains information needed to achieve school or team 21st century objectives |
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Change Management-
Effectively engages staff and community in the change process in a manner that ensures their support of the change and its successful implementation |
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Conflict Management-
Anticipates or seeks to resolve confrontations,disagreements, or complaints in a constructive manner |
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Creative Thinking-
Engages in and fosters an environment for others to engage in innovative thinking |
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Customer Focus-
Understands the students as customers of the work of schooling and the servant nature of leadership and acts accordingly |
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Delegation-
Effectively assigns work tasks to others in ways that provide learning experiences for them and in ways that ensure the efficient operation of the school |
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Dialogue/Inquiry-
Is skilled in creating a risk-free environment for engaging people in conversations that explore issues,challenges or bad relationships that are hindering school performance |
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Emotional Intelligence-
Is able to manage oneself through self awareness and self management and is able to manage relationships through empathy, social awareness and relationship management.This competency is critical to building strong, transparent,trusting relationships throughout the school community. |
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Environmental Awareness-
Becomes aware and remains informed of external and internal trends, interests and issues with potential impacts on school policies, practices, procedures and position |
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Global Perspective-
Understands the competitive nature of the new global economy and is clear about the knowledge and skills students will need to be successful in this economy |
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Judgement-
Effectively reaching logical conclusions and making high quality decisions based on available information.Giving priority and caution to significant issues. Analyzing and interpreting complex information |
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Organizational Ability and Time Management-
Effectively plans and schedules one’s own and the work of others so that resources are used appropriately,such as scheduling the flow of activities and establishing procedures to monitor projects. Time Management- Effectively uses available time to complete work tasks and activities that lead to the achievement of desired work or school results. Runs effective meetings |
As a school administrator it is key to create a way to stay organized with all of the tasks and meetings needing to be completed. During my residency I used Google calendar with my administrative team so that we could plan and share events. Also, I used Google calendar to set up events, post conferences, summatives, and schedule classroom walkthroughs, and student check ins. Lastly, I carried around an agenda notebook to always have my schedule in two places in case I didn't have my phone and to take notes.
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Personal Ethics and Values-
Consistently exhibits high standards in the areas of honesty, integrity, fairness,stewardship, trust, respect, and confidentiality |
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Personal Responsibility for Performance-
Proactively and continuously improves performance by focusing on needed areas of improvement and enhancement of strengths; actively seeks and effectively applies feedback from others; takes full responsibility for one’s own achievements |
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Responsiveness-
Does not leave issues, inquiries or requirements for information go unattended.Creates a clearly delineated structure for responding to requests/ situations in an expedient manner |
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Results Orientation-
Effectively assumes responsibility.Recognizes when a decision is required. Takes prompt action as issues emerge. Resolves short-term issues while balancing them against long-term goals |
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Sensitivity-
Effectively perceives the needs and concerns of others; deals tactfully with others in emotionally stressful situations or in conflict. Knows what information to communicate and to whom. Relates to people of varying ethnic,cultural, and religious backgrounds. |
Through the NC Principal Fellows Program, I had the opportunity to receive specialized equity leadership training from the Equity Collaborative, a national education equity consulting firm. I had two competencies to work on for environmental awareness and conflict management. I gained different perspectives on interacting with others during conflict or stressful situations from different backgrounds.
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Systems Thinking-
Understands the inter relationships and impacts of school and district influences, systems and external stakeholders, and applies that understanding to advancing the achievement of the school or team. |
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Technology-
Effectively utilizes the latest technologies to continuously improve the management of the school and enhance student instruction. |
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Vistionary -
Encourages imagineering by creating an environment and structure to capture stakeholders dreams of what the school could become for all the student |
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