The School Superintendents Association (AASA) would agree that,
“The educational leader acknowledges that he or she serves the schools and community by providing equal educational opportunities to each and every child. The work of the leader must emphasize accountability and results, increased student achievement, and high expectations for each and every student.”
- Have a strong theoretical framework
- Hire people who fit the districts mission and vision
- Hire people who are willing to collaborate and influence change
- Ability to handle, understand, and use data
- Create and Implement Strategic Plans Effectively
- Determined to always show growth and achievement of students, staff, and community
- Uses Finances appropriately to maximize growth and achievement of students, staff, and community
- Effectively manages staff through the use of mulitple evaluation tools
- Has and encourages positive and engagine relationships with employees
- Trustworthy
- Listen to others
- Communicate effectively with the inter network and outer network
- Be involved and participate in community organizations
- Educate and thoroughly discuss problems with the school board
- Plan short term and long term (goals, training, in services, etc.)
Sources
One Head - Many Hats: Expectations of a Rural Superintendent - Jim D. Copeland
Sample Superintendent Performance Evaluation Forms