Rating Scale: Developing to Distinguished

Standard 3. Cultural Leadership

Element A. Focus on Collaborative Work Environment

The principal/assistant principal understands and acts on the understanding of the positive role that a collaborative work environment can play in the schoolÕs culture.

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Developing
  • Understands characteristics of a collaborative work environment within the school.
  • Understands the importance of data gained from the Teacher Working Conditions Survey and other data sources from parents, students, teachers and stakeholders that reflect on the teaching and learning environment within the school.
Proficient

All of the above, and...

  • Designs elements of a collaborative and positive work environment within the school.
  • Participates in and relies upon the School Improvement Team and other stakeholder voices to make decisions about school policies.
  • Utilizes data gained from the Teacher Working Conditions Survey and other sources to understand perceptions of the work environment.
Accomplished

All of the above, and...

  • Utilizes a collaborative work environment predicated on site-based management and decision making, a sense of community, and cooperation within the school.
  • Monitors the implementation and response to school policies and provides feedback to the School Improvement Team for their consideration.
  • Initiates changes resulting from data gained from the Teacher Working Conditions Survey and other sources.
Distinguished

All of the above, and...

  • Establishes a collaborative work environment which promotes cohesion and cooperation among staff.
  • Facilitates the collaborative (team) design, sharing, evaluation, and archiving of rigorous, relevant, and engaging instructional lessons that ensure students acquire essential knowledge and skills.