Standard 1 – Instructional Leadership : The assistant principal is responsible for ensuring every student receives high-quality instruction. Indicator 1A: The assistant principal supports implementation of state and district curricula and assessments aligned with state standards, including college and career readiness standards. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Makes significant and noteworthy contributions toward helping the school district design rigorous research-based curriculum aligned with state standards Monitors the fidelity of curriculum implementation Collaborates with building leadership team to strengthen implementation of the approved curriculum and the alignment with state standards through accurate analysis of data sources Plans and supports the implementation of the district’s approved curriculum Actively supports activities and opportunities for teachers and staff to evaluate the implementation of the approved curriculum Understands and is knowledgeable about the district approved curriculum and its alignment to the state standards Comment Required: Makes significant and noteworthy contributions toward helping the school district adopt, adapt, or design rigorous research-based assessments (both formative and summative) that support the approved curriculum and improve student learning outcomes Ensures the approved curriculum is assessed using formative and summative assessments that are focused on maximizing learning for all students across all grades and content areas . . . and Actively supports activities and opportunities for teachers and staff to provide a comprehensive analysis of formative and summative assessment data and the impact on student achievement . . . and Understands and is knowledgeable about assessment (formative & summative) practices and issues and their effect on student learning . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Indicator 1B: The assistant principal monitors and ensures high-quality instructional practices among teachers and staff that improve student performance. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Ensures that knowledge of teaching and learning serves as the foundation for the school’s professional learning community Analyzes instructional implementation data and provides staff with on-going opportunities (e.g. vicarious experience, action research) to master the use of effective instructional strategies Provides guidance on the implementation and effective use of research-based instructional strategies in every classroom Implements a system(s) for monitoring the implementation and effective use of research-based instructional strategies in every classroom Understands and articulates the adopted model of instructional planning and delivery Comment Required: Leverages professional development and research- based strategies to increase the collective efficacy of teachers and staff Analyzes and synthesizes teacher performance data to determine school-wide goals for instructional improvement Develops and executes a specific and targeted plan for instructional professional development informed by teacher evaluation, student achievement, and other applicable data sources . . . and Utilizes instructional performance data to encourage self-reflection and engage teachers in performance improvement conversations about instructional planning and delivery Utilizes existing structures within the school to provide and actively participate with teachers in meaningful professional development that incorporates self-reflection and addresses findings from multiple data sources . . . and Demonstrates knowledge about research on effective instructional practices and their impact on student achievement . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Indicator 1C: The assistant principal monitors multiple forms of student data to inform instruction and intervention decisions to maximize student achievement. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Empowers, challenges, and supports staff to execute approved programs and research-based school and classroom practices with the fidelity needed to ensure the learning, achievement, and complete educational development of all students Requires and monitors fidelity and consistency in the implementation of research- based practices and monitors their impact on student learning and achievement Works collaboratively with teachers and staff to assess the impact of programs and interventions on student learning and achievement Understands and articulates the impact of school-level practices on student learning and achievement Comment Required: Actively utilizes leadership teams to analyze data relevant to the fidelity and consistency of implementing research- based school and classroom practices and the impact of those practices on the learning and achievement of all students . . . and Utilizes a variety of district- approved student achievement data sources to strategically and intentionally implement effective research-based programs and interventions that improve the achievement of all students . . . and Understands and articulates the importance of using multiple data sources to inform program decisions that improve the achievement of all students . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Standard 2 – Human Capital : The assistant principal is responsible for ensuring there are teachers and staff in every classroom throughout the school. Indicator 2A: The assistant principal assists with selecting, mentoring, and retaining diverse and highly effective teachers and staff. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement . Capitalizes on the tangible and intangible assets of staff members to optimize student academic growth and development Utilizes leadership teams to analyze appropriate data sources and strategically develop processes for recruiting, hiring, supporting, and retaining staff to strengthen the school’s vision and mission Implements a process for supporting, and retaining staff who implement school improvement priorities and support student achievement goals Understands and articulates the importance of effective recruiting, hiring, supporting, and retaining teachers and staff members Comment Required: Establishes a culture of high performance that supports teacher retention Uses approved district processes to screen, interview, and hire a diverse staff that is representative of the vision of the school and meets students’ needs Implements and manages district personnel policies in a fair and equitable manner Understands and articulates the importance of clear expectations, structures, and procedures for managing human resources . . . and Utilizes organizational resources to effectively manage human capital . . . and Identifies organizational resources and understands the necessity of managing human capital . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Standard 3 – Executive Leadership : The assistant principal models personal responsibility and a relentless focus on improving student outcomes. Indicator 3A: The assistant principal is solutions-oriented, treats challenges as opportunities, and supports the school and community through continuous improvement. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Maintains a culture in which teachers and staff encourage and support each other during challenging times Analyzes relevant school productivity and student achievement data to consider new and innovative ways to lead improvement initiatives Empowers the school staff to take ownership of the continuous improvement process Understands and articulates the necessity for establishing and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement Comment Required: Systematically challenges the status quo by leading change initiatives with potentially beneficial outcomes Implements collaborative processes to collect, analyze, and act on relevant data about the school’s progress toward accomplishing goals Inspires teachers by including them in the development of a strategic goal setting process Encourages teachers and staff to accomplish school goals Understands and articulates a personal vision for improving the school’s ability to serve the needs of all students and the necessity for strategic goal setting Serve as the driving force behind improvement initiatives that strengthen the collective ability of the school community to adapt to conditions Creates and uses a transition team during times of change to assist individuals with new ways of doing things . . . and Adapts his/her leadership style to the needs of individual teachers and staff struggling with change . . . and Understands and articulates how change initiatives can be perceived differently by different stakeholders . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Indicator 3D: The assistant principal adheres to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators in such a way that it demonstrates a moral imperative to educate all children and follows practices and procedures of his or her respective district. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Actively leads in the development of district goals and initiatives for improving achievement of all students Models ethical behavior by educating the larger community Develops and implements staff trainings on policies and procedures related to ethical behavior Ensures compliance of federal, state, and local mandates and policies by all faculty and staff Understands and adheres to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators Understands and can articulate federal, state, and district mandates and policy regarding the educational services entitled to all students Comment Required: Develops a systematic approach for the selection of staff members to lead initiatives designed to mitigate differences among student groups and close achievement gaps Models cultural awareness and responsiveness to student differences and provides training to faculty and staff Understands that cultural awareness and student differences (e.g. race, gender, language, SES) influences student achievement Collaborates with leadership teams to develop strategies that demonstrate an ethical responsibility for student opportunity and access to the full span of the curriculum . . . and Educates school personnel on the ethical responsibility to respond to all students’ academic, social-emotional, cultural, and physical needs . . . and Understands the ethical responsibility for responding to the academic, social-emotional, cultural, and physical needs of all students . . . and Appraiser Comments: STANDARD 3: EXAMPLES OF ARTIFACTS AND/OR EVIDENCE: Campus Improvement Plan Visioning documents • Campus leadership teams Staff professional development plan • Stakeholder surveys Teacher retention data •
Indicator 4C: The assistant principal engages families and community members in meaningful student learning experiences. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Develops and utilizes relationships with parents/guardians and the community to develop good will and garner fiscal, intellectual, and human resources in support of the school’s improvement agenda Implements processes that empower parents/guardians and all community stakeholders to contribute to decisions that positively influence student learning experiences Supports systems and processes that engage parents/guardians and all community stakeholders in a shared responsibility for student and school success Understands and can explain that parents/guardians and community members have a critical role in developing community engagement, support, and ownership of the school Comment Required: Leverages the influence and synergy of the school and community stakeholders to work together to support high levels of student achievement Utilizes the culturally responsive needs and positive traditions of the school and community to drive student achievement to higher levels . . . and Identifies the culturally responsive needs and positive, traditions of the school and community . . . and Understands and can explain the importance of cultural perspective in the school and community . . . and Appraiser Comments:
Indicator 4E: The assistant principal applies a variety of student discipline techniques to meet the behavioral and academic needs of individual students. Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Not Demonstrated Needs Improvement Leverages campus and district student support systems, including parents/guardians, to sustain and strengthen the confidence in the school’s ability to minimize student discipline issues in order to best serve the educational needs of all students Provides a comprehensive analysis of school discipline data and engages learning teams to sustain systems that routinely and conscientiously protect instructional time from interruptions in classrooms and across the campus …and Fairly and consistently implements the Student Code of Conduct to ensure an optimal learning environment for all students …and Understands and implements district policies and procedures regarding student discipline …and Comment Required: Collect and analyze data concerning student behavior and academic performance to accurately address campus- wide behavioral and academic issues Collaborates with campus leadership and intervention specialist to develop and implement school wide intervention programs that proactively address the behavioral and academic needs of groups of students . . . and Routinely works with support specialist (counselors, special education, school psychologist, etc.) to analyze student behavior and academic performance data Collaborates with support specialist to develop individualized performance improvement plans for students struggling behaviorally and academically . . . and Understands how behavioral issues with students effect academic performance . . . and Appraiser Comments: STANDARD 4: EXAMPLES OF ARTIFACTS AND/OR EVIDENCE: Campus Improvement Plan Stakeholder surveys • Student discipline data Community partnerships • Teacher turnover data Stakeholder engagement activities • School safety plan