Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal Selection Criteria Parent/Community Survey - 2017

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* 1. What are the most important characteristics that the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should possess? (Choose up to five (5) of the options listed below.)

Decision-maker

Team Player

Data-driven

Instructional Leader

Collaborator

Role Model

Honest

Accountable

Innovative

Organized

Fair

Approachable

Student-centered

Creative

Problem-Solver

Visible

Compassionate

Communicator

Visionary

Consistent

Inclusive

Engaging

Integrity

Motivator

Motivated

Flexible

Other

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* 2. What are the five (5) most important skills the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should possess?

Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners

Experience in Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12)

Able to establish standards for student and staff accountability

Demonstrated ability to address gaps in student achievement

Willing and able to make complex/difficult decisions

Visibly and authentically engages with students

Is transparent and willing to explain why decisions are being made

Commitment to continuous improvement

Knows when (and when not) to delegate responsibility

Experience using data to drive learning improvement

Establishes a strong leadership team

Manages time effectively while prioritizing student needs

Welcomes input

Strong communication skills

Seeks high expectations for students and staff

Establishes a safe, positive teaching and learning climate

Strong Instructional leadership

Connect with the broader Rangely community

Innovative, understands 21st century skills, problem-based, project based learning

Creates, articulates and carries through the vision

Supportive of Career and Technical Education

Values and encourages parent participation

Partners with parent/guardians prioritizing student needs

Holds staff and students accountable

other

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* 3. There are many possible priorities for a leader in a school. From the choices below, what are the five (5) most important areas upon which the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should focus in his or her first year?

Establish accountability practices for students and staff

Make improvements to school safety

Gather and review student learning data

Builds staff morale

Establish relationship with Students,Parents, Community and Staff

Share ownership in instructional leadership with staff

Make a positive impact on the culture for learning

Build trust

Communicate his or her vision for RJSHS

Creating unity among all stakeholders

Visit classrooms; be visible

Establish high expectations for students and staff members

Motivate students

Establish relationships with building leaders at other grade levels

Establish project-based learning, inquiry learning, problem-based learning, 21 century skill for students

Supportive and visible at school extracurricular and athletic events

Public relations advocate for the school

Encourage cross-curricular planning for project based learning

Communicate with CNCC to continue providing dual credit courses for students

Other

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* 4. Every school leader must address critical challenges. Of the challenges for school leaders that are listed below, select five (5) that you feel are most applicable to Rangely Jr/Sr High School and most critical for the next principal to address.

The need to raise expectations among staff and students

Negative perceptions of the school and its leadership

The need to consistently improve overall student achievement

Overcoming a status quo that is resistant to change

Increasing the engagement of students in their learning

Consistently providing technology rich learning experiences

Closing the achievement gap

Addressing college and career readiness

Meeting increasing expectations with limited resources

Inconsistent staff to parent/guardian communication

Expanding learning opportunities to include 21st century skills, project-based, and inquiry learning

Promote national organizations such as National Honor Society, FFA, FBLA, etc.

Hiring, recruiting and maintaining an effective staff

Other

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* 1. What are the most important characteristics that the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should possess? (Choose up to five (5) of the options listed below.)

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* 2. What are the five (5) most important skills the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should possess?

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* 3. There are many possible priorities for a leader in a school. From the choices below, what are the five (5) most important areas upon which the Rangely Jr/Sr High School Principal should focus in his or her first year?

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* 4. Every school leader must address critical challenges. Of the challenges for school leaders that are listed below, select five (5) that you feel are most applicable to Rangely Jr/Sr High School and most critical for the next principal to address.

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* 5. Optional: Include comments about your response to question number 4.