Performance Standard 6: Professionalism The principal fosters the success of all students by demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional learning, and contributing to the profession. Sample Performance Indicators : Examples may include, but are not limited to: The principal: 6.1 Creates a culture of respect, understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for students, staff, and other stakeholders, and models these attributes on a daily basis. 6.2 Works within professional and ethical guidelines to improve student learning and to meet school, district, and state requirements. 6.3 Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. 6.4 Models professional behavior and cultural competency to students, staff, and other stakeholders. 6.5 Maintains confidentiality. 6.6 Maintains a positive, optimistic, and straight-forward attitude. 6.7 Provides leadership in the exchange of ideas and information with staff and other professionals. 6.8 Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and other stakeholders to communicate, promote, and support the shared vision, mission, and goals of the school district. 6.9 Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through accurate self-reflection on professional practice, and engages in continuous learning. 6.10 Contributes and supports the development of the profession through service as an instructor, mentor, coach, presenter, and/or researcher. 6.11 Remains current with research related to educational issues, trends, and practices and maintains a high level of technical and professional knowledge. Suggested Guiding Questions/Prompts: Please give an example of a way in which you have demonstrated your professionalism in activities outside the school district. How do you communicate professional beliefs and values to all stakeholders? Give an example of a skill that you learned during professional interactions with colleagues that you have used successfully in your school. What professional learning have you sought out this year? In what ways have you observed a change in your role as a school leader and your leadership style? In what ways do you take an active role in professional organizations? Evidence requested by the evaluator or provided by the principal: Indicate contributor with an (E) or (P). Evaluator’s Feedback:
Performance Standard 6: Professionalism The principal fosters the success of all students by demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional learning, and contributing to the profession. Sample Performance Indicators : Examples may include, but are not limited to: The principal: 6.1 Creates a culture of respect, understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for students, staff, and other stakeholders, and models these attributes on a daily basis. 6.2 Works within professional and ethical guidelines to improve student learning and to meet school, district, and state requirements. 6.3 Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. 6.4 Models professional behavior and cultural competency to students, staff, and other stakeholders. 6.5 Maintains confidentiality. 6.6 Maintains a positive, optimistic, and straight-forward attitude. 6.7 Provides leadership in the exchange of ideas and information with staff and other professionals. 6.8 Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and other stakeholders to communicate, promote, and support the shared vision, mission, and goals of the school district. 6.9 Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through accurate self-reflection on professional practice, and engages in continuous learning. 6.10 Contributes and supports the development of the profession through service as an instructor, mentor, coach, presenter, and/or researcher. 6.11 Remains current with research related to educational issues, trends, and practices and maintains a high level of technical and professional knowledge. Suggested Guiding Questions/Prompts: Please give an example of a way in which you have demonstrated your professionalism in activities outside the school district. How do you communicate professional beliefs and values to all stakeholders? Give an example of a skill that you learned during professional interactions with colleagues that you have used successfully in your school. What professional learning have you sought out this year? In what ways have you observed a change in your role as a school leader and your leadership style? In what ways do you take an active role in professional organizations? Evidence requested by the evaluator or provided by the principal: Indicate contributor with an (E) or (P). Evaluator’s Feedback: