Principal Advancement, Growth and Support
Seattle Public Schools has redesigned its principal evaluation system so that all principals know exactly what is expected of them. The new system gives principals an overall performance rating of either innovative, proficient, basic or unsatisfactory, and provides principals with additional support and opportunities for advancement.
Recruit
Attract talented principals in hard-to-staff subjects and high-need schools.
- Salary increment of $2,000 per year for principals based on performance.
Mentor
Provide increased mentorship opportunities by establishing a program for principals in high-need schools that is similar to the Staff Training Assistance and Reflection (STAR) mentorship program for new teachers.
Support
Increase support for principals by providing them with continued professional development opportunities to enhance their overall effectiveness as leaders and increase student achievement.
- Expand Human Resources Consulting Principal (HRCP), which provides support for struggling principal or those already on performance improvement plans.
Recognize, Reward and Retain
Recognize and retain high performing principals by strengthening and expanding mentoring programs, additional collaboration time with their peers and career ladder opportunities.
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