A building-level education leader applies knowledge that promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner to ensure a school system of accountability for every student’s academic and social success by modeling school principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior as related to their roles within the school; safeguarding the values of democracy, equity, and diversity within the school; evaluating the potential moral and legal consequences of decision making in the school; and promoting social justice within the school to ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling.
Reflective Statement
The ethical behaviors of education leaders should be held to the highest standards. An effective administrator leads by example and models the traits that he/she wishes to see develop in staff and students alike. Educational leaders develop a sense of trust and respect when they remain transparent in their decision-making process. It is also crucial for administrators to examine their own decisions and reflect on the positive and negative outcomes that may have resulted. Reflective thinking will provide easy access to positive change.