School

Leadership Profile
Combined Staff and Feedback
Akins High Community School


I.

Leadership Style
Is strict but fair with students
Has strong presence with the community, on campus, and at student events
Is consistent with students and staff
Is an active listener
Possesses a shared vision of academic excellence for all
Implements creative new ideas
Looks for improvement; not happy with status quo
Respects students, staff, and the community
Builds consensus with stakeholders
Possesses the ability to delegate and does not micromanage
Values students voice
Monitors and ensures district policy is followed by all staff
Hires, develops, and retains excellent teachers
Is active and visible on the campus, extracurricular activities, and other events
Inspires teachers
Leads by example
Is open and receptive to ideas of others

II. Communication Style
Has an open-door policy
Is an effective listener
Encourages and allows staff and community input
Communicates in a transparent way
Is straightforward but respectful
Is clear and consistent
Respects others confidences
Meets with teachers regularly
Interacts with students on a personal level

III. Personal Qualities
Demonstrates passion and deserves to be principal of Akins High School
Possesses sense of humor
Is flexible
Understands problems; takes ownership of the problems and strives for resolution
Is honest and trustworthy
Takes responsibility for successes and failures
Possesses effective interpersonal skills
Is well-organized
Can multitask
Is ethical and moral
Willing to learn to communicate with Spanish-speaking parents (preferred bilingual)
Is empathetic
Possesses integrity
Has strong Interpersonal skills
Develops rapport with students, staff, and community
Has a positive outlook

School Leadership Profile

Combined Staff and Feedback
Akins High Community School
IV. School and community Relations
Understands the different populations represented in the community
Works with community to increase involvement
Is creative with involving the community to increase parent/community participation
Is willing to do any job as needed
Engages the community more
Is more visible
Supports all extra-curricular and programs equally
Lets parents know their voices are heard
Sets up systems to communicate with families
Is trusting and open to meeting with people

V. Education and Experiences
Creates and provides systematic processes to manage students and instruction
Has administrative experience
Understands the adversity of the students
Has some high school experience, whether as a teacher or as an administrator
Values all special populations

VI. Academic Leadership
Supports teachers with discipline at the administrative level
Strives for continued success
Creates a balance in the academic programming paths and career paths work programming (vocational)
Understands state assessment and accountability system to provide appropriate professional
development for staff
Promotes innovative teaching styles
Allows for autonomy in the classroom
Advocates for teachers at the district level
Maintains academic rigor
Is innovative and visionary; outside-of-box thinker