Rating Scale: Developing to Distinguished

Standard 7. Micro-Political Leadership

Element A. School Executive Micro-Political Leadership

The principal/assistant principal develops systems and relationships to leverage staff expertise and influence in order to influence the schoolÕs identity, culture and performance.

Developing
  • Maintains high visibility and is easily accessible throughout the school.
Proficient

All of the above, and...

  • Is aware of the expertise, power and influence of staff members, and demonstrates sensitivity to their personal and professional needs.
Accomplished

All of the above, and...

  • Builds systems and relationships that utilize the staffÕs diversity, ideological differences and expertise to realize the schoolÕs goals.
Distinguished

All of the above, and...

  • Creatively employs an awareness of staffÕs professional needs, issues and interests to build cohesion and to facilitate distributed governance and shared decision-making.