Performance Standards
Superintendent
Superintendent uses multiple data sources to assess student success and growth as appropriate, specific to needs within the District and as determined annually in collaboration with the Board of School Directors. Annual or other District performance objectives are articulated and clearly achieved under the direction of the Superintendent relative to State Standardized Assessments, PVAAS, and other locally determined measures.
Superintendent works collaboratively with the Board to develop a vision for the District, displays an ability to identify and rectify problems aFecting the District, works collaboratively with District administration to ensure best practices for instruction, supervision, curriculum development, and management are being utilized, and works to influence the climate and culture of the District.
Superintendent manages eFectively, ensuring completion of activities associated with the annual budget; overseeing distribution of resources in support of District priorities; and directing overall operational activities within the District.
Superintendent communicates with and eFectively engages the staff, the Board, and members of the community, clearly articulating District goals and priorities, addressing local and broader issues aFecting the District, and building support for District initiatives, programs and short/long-range plans.
Superintendent incorporates best practices for human resource management and oversight, coordinating staffing, recruitment, and other human resource functions.
Superintendent models professional decision-making processes and ethical standards consistent with the values of Pennsylvania's public education system as well as that of the local community. Superintendent additionally works to individually reflect upon her eFectiveness within the role and works to improve eFectiveness through the use of professional development literature and activities.
Assistant Superintendent
- a Organizes work to meet objectives
- b Effectively prioritizes new assignments
- c Develops plans to facilitate smooth workflow
- d Ensures completion and follow-up of assigned tasks
- e Orient/updates staff on the program and philosophy
- a Recognizes problems and uses ingenuity in creating solutions
- b Maintains & or develops systems to improve productivity and quality of daily projects
- c Works on a problem, overcoming difficulties & obstacles & maintains a pleasant, helpful attitude
- d Accepts special assignments, and actively participates in all phases of the assignment and follows it through to completion
- a Makes high quality decisions based on all pertinent facts
- b Considers all options & weighs each accordingly
- c Makes decisions in a prompt, efficient manner
- d Assumes responsibility for all decisions made
- e Directs the evaluation of building goals & objectives
- f Applies knowledge or expertise to propose practical and effective courses of action for various School District and operational concerns
- g Acts resourcefully and analytically in solving problems
- h Works well under pressure, anticipates problems, and is prepared with alternatives when they arise
- a Writes effective reports & memos
- b Performs well in presentations or interview situations
- c Works well with other departments and staff members to achieve or maintain joint projects, and enhance the School District
- d Prepares clear, concise and effective communication pieces which represent the School District as efficient, well managed and professional
- e Identifies and aggressively pursues projects for new development
- a Applies a thorough knowledge of School District guidelines/strategies, policies and situational conditions to accomplish the mission of the position or function
- b Keeps abreast of advances and accomplishments relevant to administration
- c Effectively performs technical and or professional skills
- a Motivates staff to work together for School District goals
- b Interacts with staff members/students/parents with tact, stability and concern
- c Gains confidence and respect from staff
- d Works effectively with minimum supervision