PrincipalAssistant Principal Selection Process

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Principal/Assistant PrincipalSelection Process
Information Session
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Agenda

• Opening Remarks
• Characteristics of MCS Leader
• Overview of the Screening and Selection Process
• Questions and Answers

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What type of leader is Memphis City Schools
looking for?

• An educational leader who can develop, articulate
  and implement a vision of learning that is shared
  and supported by the school community.
• An education leader who can create professional
  learning communities which nurtures, and sustains
  a school culture and instructional program
  conducive to accelerated student achievement.
• An education leader who can ensure management of
  the school operations and resources for a safe,
  efficient and effective learning environment.

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What type of leader is Memphis City Schools
looking for?

• An educational leader who effectively
  collaborates with families and community members
• An educational leader who is capable of
  responding to diverse community interests and
  needs and can mobilize community resources.
• An educational leader who is ethical and
  demonstrates integrity and fairness.

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What type of leader is Memphis City Schools
looking for?

• An educational leader who can promote student
  success by understanding, responding to, and
  influencing the larger political, social,
  economic, legal and cultural context.
• An educational leader who is an innovative
  thinker who can help achieve the vision and
  mission of the Memphis City Schools.

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Principal Employment Process
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Principal Employment Process Contd
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Assistant Principal Employment Process
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Assistant Principal Employment Process Contd
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Completing the On-line Application

• General Information
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Reference Checks

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Selection CriteriaRound I Pre-screening

• Minimum Qualifications
• Principal
• 3 years of successful experience as an assistant
  principal or other comparable leadership
  experience
• Masters degree supervision and administration
  or curriculum and instruction
• TN BAL or PAL license or record of application
• Assistant Principal
• 5 years of successful experience as a teacher
  teacher leader or other comparable leadership
  experience
• Masters degree supervision and administration
  or curriculum and instruction
• TN BAL or PAL license or record of application

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Selection Criteria Round I Pre-screening -
Contd

• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of strong communication skills
• Evidence of relevant training and professional
  development
• Overall resume and application presentation
• Evidence of community involvement
• Evidence of relevant awards, recognition and
  publications

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Applicants that score competitively in the
pre-screening round will move forward to round II
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Selection Criteria Round II Principal - Initial
Interview/In Basket/Written ExerciseAP Initial
Interview/Written Exercise

• Professional skills and competencies necessary
  for effective school leaders
• Belief in the potential for all children to excel
  academically
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of teaching and learning

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Selection Criteria Round II Principal -
Initial Interview/In Basket/Written ExerciseAP
Initial Interview/Written Exercise

• Problem solving
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Project management to deliver results
• Ability to establish short term and long term
  strategies
• Self awareness
• Team building
• Unyielding focus on goals and results
• Effective use of technology

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Applicants that score competitively in the
initial interview round will move forward to
round III
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Selection CriteriaRound IIIFinal AP Interview
with PrincipalPrincipal Candidate Interview with
Deputy Superintendent and Academic
Superintendents

• Criteria based on the ISLLC (Interstate School
  Leaders Licensure Consortium) standards
• Vision
• School Culture and Instructional Leadership
• Management
• Family and Community Collaboration
• Ethical Behavior
• Understanding the Larger Context

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Selection CriteriaFor Principals Round IV
Interview with Superintendent and Team

• Match specific skills and experiences to existing
  vacancy
• Vision
• School Culture and Instructional Leadership
• Management
• Family and Community Collaboration
• Ethical Behavior
• Understanding the Larger Context

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Questions and Answers