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Middle School Principal Search Survey
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Middle School Staff Member
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Student at Middle School School
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What do you believe is/will be the most important issue facing the next principal of MERMS?
Instructional Leadership
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Ensures all teachers design effective and rigorous lessons and units of instruction.
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Ensures instructional practices reflect high expectations in all settings.
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Ensures all teachers use effective assessment methods.
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Provides effective and timely staff supervision and evaluation.
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Uses multiple sources of evidence related to student learning to inform goals and drive performance.
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Management & Operations
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Develops and implements effective plans, procedures, routines, and operational systems.
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Implements a cohesive approach to recruitment, hiring, induction, and development that promotes high-quality practice.
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Uses systems to ensure optimal use of time for teaching, learning, and collaboration.
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Understands and complies with state and federal laws, school committee policies, collective bargaining agreements, and ethical guidelines.
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Develops a budget that supports the district's goals.
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Family and Community Engagement
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Welcomes and encourages every family to become active participants in the classroom and school community.
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Continuously collaborates with families to support student learning and development.
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Engages in regular, two-way culturally proficient communication with families.
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Addresses family concerns in an equitable, effective, and efficient manner.
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Professional Culture
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Fosters a shared commitment to high expectations for all.
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Ensures that staff and students are able to interact effectively in a culturally diverse environment in which students' backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
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Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Develops and nurtures a culture where staff are reflective about their practice and committed to growth and improved results.
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Continuously engages all stakeholders in the creation of a shared educational vision.
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Employs strategies for responding to disagreement effectively, while building consensus throughout the school community.
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Is there anything else you'd like to share related to the leadership competencies of the next Middle School Principal?
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