Saint Joseph School
Assistant Head of School Search
Community Survey

Thank you for taking time to complete the following survey regarding the school’s Assistant Head search. Your feedback is important at this juncture of the process as it helps identify opportunities and challenges ahead for the school and the qualifications and experiences the community believes are important for the next Assistant Head to possess. The results of this survey are anonymous and sent to the CS&A consultants who consolidate them and share the key findings with the Search Committee.

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* 1. Please choose your association with the school. Check all that apply.

Faculty or Staff

Administrator

Current parent

Parent of a former student

Alumna

Member of Advisory Board

Member of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

Donor

Friend of the School (please specify)

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* 2. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about Saint Joseph School?

Academic excellence

High performing culture and expectations

Extraordinary value proposition

Catholic identity, values and traditions

A faith-based culture that is welcoming of all faiths

History and traditions

Athletic program

Performing and Visual Arts program

Clubs and Activities

The School’s sense of community

Committed teaching staff

Close student-teacher relationships

Community service program / service learning

Emphasis on faith formation

Focus on 21st century skills (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and global studies initiatives)

Other, please specify

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for the next Assistant Head of School?

Recruiting and retaining high-quality faculty

Developing academic programming

Ensuring that we are truly operating in an academic environment of best practices

Supporting students, faculty, and staff

Raising the profile of our school in the community

Ensuring/growing our Catholic identity/mission

Growing enrollment overall

Enhancing academic excellence

Enhancing professional development for faculty and staff

Improving school-wide communication

Focusing on the student experience

Other, please specify

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences and qualities do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Assistant Head of school?

Substantial classroom teaching experience

Expertise in curriculum and instruction

Leadership/management experience in Catholic schools

Prior leadership in a school

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

Significant teaching experience

Private or independent school administration

Experience with professional development

Other, please specify

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* 5. Which three (3) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the next Assistant Head of School to possess?

A fundamentally relational leader

Good listener

Excellent communicator

Gravitas, respectability

Knowledgeable about education and teaching and learning

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Practicing Catholic

Passion for Catholic identity and mission

Collaborative, servant leadership

Energy, enthusiasm, passion for mission

Approachable, accessible

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Strong personal integrity

Business and financial acumen

Some educational leadership experience is necessary

Supportive of faculty and staff

Commitment to diversity

Holds advanced degree

Other, please specify

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* 6. If you would like to recommend a candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below. Please explain why you regard this person as a good candidate.