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Rio Rancho Public Schools - 31 Qualities Survey
QUALITIES DESIRED IN THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT
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Which group do you represent? (Please select only one)
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Teacher
Administrator
Support Staff
Parent/Guardian
Student
Non-Parent Community Member
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This survey will be available until 8:00 a.m. CT on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each of the following 31 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
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1. Is willing to listen to input, and is a decision maker.
2. Possesses the leadership skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by a diverse student body and community.
3. Is able to work with legislators on key topics and can lead an organization throughout the legislative process.
4. Possesses an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree.
5. Has a strong moral compass that is rooted in justice and equality.
6. Is a strong communicator in speaking, listening and writing.
7. Demonstrates commitment to community visibility and is actively engaged in a broad range of community groups and organizations.
8. Has experience recruiting and maintaining exceptional staff for the district and schools.
9. Is able to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups.
10. Has experience working with employee representative groups/unions.
11. Is able to delegate and oversee the work of staff (i.e. leading by example) and appropriately maintain accountability.
12. Has experience with effective management and planning practices that will benefit the long-term financial health of the district.
13. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can present a positive image of the district.
14. Is a non-traditional or “hybrid candidate” with business/private sector background in addition to an educational career.
15. Is strongly committed to a “student centered” philosophy in all decisions.
16. Is capable of developing both short and long-range district goals.
17. Can develop and communicate a vision of quality education for the future to the board, staff and community.
18. Has experience in the selection and implementation of educational priorities consistent with the interests and needs of students, staff, board and community.
19. Is committed to the importance of both the academic and extracurricular programs.
20. Promotes positive and inclusive student behavior conducive to a healthy and safe learning environment.
21. Provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and assessment of relevant professional development for all staff members.
22. Is comfortable leading innovation and reform efforts.
23. Is able to lead district diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
24. Has the ability to develop and maintain a reciprocal relationship between the business community and the school district.
25. Possesses the ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement and opportunity.
26. Makes recommendations and data-driven decisions.
27. Has knowledge of emerging research and best practice in the area of curriculum/instructional design and practice.
28. Promotes a positive and professional environment that includes mutual trust and respect among faculty, staff, administrators and Board.
29. Commitment to and experience working with all genders, races, and socio-economic groups.
30. Demonstrates a deep understanding of special education that meets the individualized needs of each student.
31. Has classroom experience in a K-12 setting.
What would you like prospective candidates to know about your district and community?
