In brief the principal is responsible for the school culture, discipline, resources, curriculum, relationships, communications and much much more…….

 

 

School Culture: The principal establishes a set of standard operating procedures and routines which usually reflect the school mission, vision and core values.

 

 

Discipline: The principal protects teachers from issues and influences that would detract from their focus on teaching time.

 

 

Resources: The principal provides teachers with material and professional development necessary for the successful execution of their roles.

 

 

Curriculum, instruction, Assessment: The principal is directly involved in the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.

 

 

Focus: The principal establishes clear goals and keeps those goals at the forefront of the school’s attention.

 

 

Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment: The principal is knowledgeable about current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.

 

 

Contingent rewards: The principal recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments.

 

 

Communication: The principal establishes strong lines of communication with teachers and among students

 

 

Outreach: The principal is an advocate for the school to all stakeholders

 

 

Input: The principal demonstrates an awareness of the personal aspects of teachers and staff

 

 

Affirmation: The principal recognizes and celebrates school accomplishments and acknowledges failure

 

 

Relationship: The principal demonstrates an awareness of the personal aspects of teachers and staff

 

 

Change agent: The principal is willing to and actively challenges the staff to improve the school performance

 

 

Optimizer: The principal inspires and leads new and challenging innovations

 

 

Ideals/beliefs: The principal communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about schooling

 

 

Monitors/evaluates: The principal monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning

 

 

Flexibility: The principal adapts leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with disagreement

 

 

Situational awareness: The principal is aware of the details and undercurrents in the running of the school and uses this information to address current and potential problems

 

 

Intellectual stimulation: The principal ensures that faculty and staff are aware of the most current theories and practices and makes the discussion of these a regular aspect of the school’s culture