Leadership

To demonstrate competence in leadership, a superintendent, principal, director of special education, or director of community education must:

(1) demonstrate leadership by collaboratively assessing and improving a professional culture of engagement, ethical and equitable practice, and systems perspective;

(2) demonstrate leadership by collaboratively developing a shared educational mission for the school or district, which provides purpose and direction for individuals and groups;

(3) demonstrate shared leadership and decision-making strategies and empower and entrust teachers and staff with collective responsibility for meeting the academic, social, behavioral, emotional, and physical needs of each student pursuant to the mission, vision, and core values of the school; 

(4) understand how education is impacted by historical, local, state, national, and international events and issues;

(5) through a visioning process, formulate strategic plans and goals with staff and community to promote the academic success and well-being of each student;

(6) demonstrate setting priorities in the context of stakeholder needs;

(7) demonstrate an ability to serve as a spokesperson for the welfare of all learners to ensure high expectations; and

(8) understand the dynamics of change and demonstrate the ability to implement change and educational reform.