Exit this survey Grant Wood AEA 33 Qualities Survey QUALITIES DESIRED IN THE NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Question Title * 1. Which group do you represent? (Please select only one) Cabinet Management Contracted Classified Salaried Superintendents Management Support Board Advisory Council Question Title * 2. This survey will be available until 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each of the following 33 qualities and mark 10 characteristics you believe are most important to your organization in the selection of a candidate. You do not need to prioritize your selection; simply place a check mark next to the characteristics which you feel are most important. PLEASE SELECT ONLY 10 1. Knowledge of emerging research and best practice in the area of curriculum/instructional design and practice and assessment. 2. Broadly educated, well read and committed to continued self-development. 3. Possesses the leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented in working with districts of varying enrollments. 4. Familiarity with school law. 5. Possession of an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree. 6. Inspires trust, has high levels of self-confidence and optimism, and models high standards of integrity and personal performance. 7. Strong inter-personal and communication skills. 8. Is able to work cooperatively with the AEA Board of Directors and keeps members informed. 9. Successful experience in sound management practices, including appropriate participation of others in planning and decision-making. 10. Ability to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups. 11. Skilled leadership in the planning, implementation and assessment of relevant professional development for AEA staff members and local district employees. 12. Ability to delegate authority appropriately while maintaining accountability. 13. Experience in the management of agency resources and knowledge of sound fiscal procedures. 14. Is able to identify and select AEA staff who are capable of advancing the AEA’s vision. 15. Expertise in the development, interpretation, review and revision of AEA policy and practices. 16. Strong working knowledge of technology applications for instruction, communications, record keeping and fiscal management. 17. Ability to develop both short and long-range agency goals. 18. Ability to develop and communicate a vision of quality education for the future to the board, district leaders and patrons. 19. Successful experience in the selection and implementation of educational priorities consistent with the interests and needs of school districts in the AEA. 20. Commitment to the improvement of regular, special and gifted education. 21. Recommendations and decisions are data driven. 22. Capable of providing the leadership needed to help the agency respond to the challenges presented by lack of funding and the service demands of local school districts. 23. Ability to lead an organization dedicated to goals of continuous improvement. 24. Strongly committed to a “student first” philosophy in all decisions. 25. Experience in strategic planning. 26. Ability to lead a successful multidimensional educational organization. 27. Ability to develop and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with other organizations and school districts, benefiting the needs of the students and school districts. 28. Demonstrated ability to work with the media. 29. Is able to work with legislators on key topics and can lead an organization throughout the legislative process. 30. Experience with employee representative groups and knowledge of negotiations and the collective bargaining process. 31. Is willing to listen to input, but is a decision maker. 32. Demonstrates leadership ability to assist local educators to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement. 33. Has demonstrated strong leadership skills in previous positions. The board and firm welcome comments on building the profile. If you have any additional characteristics or traits, please list in the space below. Done
