School Administrator Mission Statement

Currently, I am a Personal Care Instructional Aide for a nonverbal Down Syndrome student at West Hempfield Elementary. I work hand and hand with the special education teacher to devise lesson plans to suit the needs of my student. I am responsible for implementing the lesson plans one-on-one with my student in Language Arts, Mathematics, and social skills interactions daily. On a daily basis, I am also responsible for molding and shaping my student's behaviors and prompt when necessary. Working in the learning support room has taught me a variety of ways to incorporate differentiated instruction to suit the needs of all students. It has also shown me the type of teacher I should be, a teacher who adapts content to meet the needs of all learners and the importance of inclusion.

Likewise, I have had the responsibility of supervising extra- curricular activities, supporting in the administration of state examinations, assisting with safety drills, and helping to conduct safety inspections. In this position, I have also had the experience of serving on various parent, student, and faculty boards. Therefore, I am fully confident of my abilities to accept the duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Principal, including developing the student curriculum, helping to operate the school within the budget, meeting with teachers, disciplining students, speaking with parents and keeping current with educational trends and local, state, and federal laws that relate to

Based on my experience in the classroom and my educational background, I want to pursue a certification as a K-12 administrator because I want to help and work with a larger population of students. My desire to enhance the culture and community in a school building has come from working with three amazing, passionate, and dedicated administrators (one principal and two vice principals) in my school building. Their drive to positively influence the lives of students, collaborate with parents, and enhance the teaching styles of all the faculty members in the building, has motivated me to want to do the same. A new challenge is presented every day in a school building, and I want to be part of an administrative team that will successfully work together to overcome each and every obstacle in order to better the educational experience of students.

I read your posting for an Assistant Principal and am truly excited by the opportunity. I believe my experience aligns well not only with the qualifications you are seeking for the position but also with Shrewsbury High Schools core values of Respect, Responsibility, Collaboration, Communication, Equity and Commitment to High Standards. I am a dedicated and passionate educator with a diverse background in business and education. I am a “teacher leader” at my school now and having recently become licensed as an administrator, I am ready to assume a new challenge and opportunity as an Assistant Principal.

 To promote a positive ethos in the school through encouraging a shared understanding of the values which underpin our school ethos

The plan outlines five goals that we have found for our school district. These goals show our commitment to provide the highest possible standards of education for all students in our district and to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all members of our community. We consider understanding individual differences in each student and teacher so that we can adopt the appropriate programs of study for them of the utmost importance.

Walker-Davidson announced, “I am thrilled to serve the district and the community in this new capacity. For the past four years I have served as the ABC district middle school principal and I feel that has provided me with a great foundation for moving forward. I am excited to work with the administrative team and staff in order to continue the academic growth within our school district. It is my personal goal to increase the graduation rate, test scores, and the availability of career readiness programs, as well as obtaining and training expert staff members.” Dr. Walker-Davidson went on to explain her mission for the school district to be: success driven, education focused, and student centered. I plan on carrying out this mission with expert educators, dedicated staff members, and community involvement.”

This is important to becoming an assistant superintendent because I must first have a degree in the area of educational leadership. Second, I need to gain some experience as a building principal. I have already taken and passed the School Leader’s Licensure Assessment for Building Principals. Therefore, I am already licensed to practice as a building principal. I feel that after ample years as a building principal, at least ten years, I will be better prepared through the experiences that I will have gained to be successful in the position of

Thank you for the privilege of an interview for the position of the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education. I am sure there were several qualified candidates; I am honored that I was selected to have an opportunity to interview.

My interest in pursuing a position as a school administrator for an elementary school system is to provide leadership for staff members and quality education for all students, and to become part of the world of education. The Benjamin Franklin School located in the Dallas School District serves as a growing population of approximately 1,070 students. The school offers a well-defined educational system for the students, and it has an overall student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. In addition to the statewide curriculum standards, the school offers special education programs and classes for the gifted and talented. As a result of the school district rankings in the student’s performance, Benjamin Franklin School has become the worst in the

My role in contributing to an outstanding educational program would be one of support. As the principal I would be supportive of teachers by encouraging innovation and planing activities that would enhance learning that extends beyond the classroom. As principal, I would also foster leadership and collaboration among staff. I would be supportive of students and families. It is important for families to know that school staff is there for their children and have their best interests at heart. I would be supportive of our PTSO and work to further develop community support and involvement. Furthermore, as principal I would support the development of the whole child. From academics to social/emotional development from athletics to the arts, middle

In my previous positions, I was often assigned the most at-risk students. The justification from my superiors, “you can handle it” and that working with diverse students “would make me better.” I believe that it has made me a better service provider. I want to be part of a challenging, and growth-minded work community that values personal and professional development. I believe. I am confident that my professional experience and education have prepared me to fulfill the expectations of the Assistant Tutor Coordinator/Learning Specialist position.

As an educational leader, I must have a vision and mission statement for the school that is known by the staff, students, and parents. The vision will address the needs of the students academically, emotionally, and socially. According to DuFour (1998), “ Those who seek to transform their school into a professional learning community as characterized by an environment fostering mutual cooperation, emotional support, personal growth, and a synergy of efforts.” The leader must implement a plan that will cultivate the success of all students. The mission will speak to the direction of the school community stating what the desire goals are. The building leader will lead by example. High expectations will be communicated and encourage by staff and students. The educational leader of a school must develop a culture of team work to create a climate that is student friendly. The vision mission and goals of the leader should be transparent. The establishment of common goals is the first step. Without common goals, sustainable progress will be impossible and thus everyone will have lower expectations. The students, parents, and staff should be commented to the goals of every child reaching their full academic potential. The school environment should speak to goal setting and high expectations for all students and staff.

Please accept this letter and the accompanying materials in application for the Assistant Principal position at Thornton High School. Through my research of your school, I was impressed by its historic track record of success and the current opportunity to help students with the greatest needs. I hope to work alongside your administration team to advocate for teachers, support students, and partner with parents to build and maintain a school culture that encourages students to become intellectually curious, thoughtful, and compassionate citizens. I am highly qualified for the Assistant Principal position and bring a unique set of perspectives, skills, and experiences that include:

The administrator should have an open communication with all school personnel. Administrators must communicate regularly and meaningfully with all members of the school community. They provide this leadership skill by demonstrating the commitment to academic excellence. As the instructional leader of the school, an administrator will; collaborate, provide professional development, and offer instructional support to those in need. As mandated by the district and state, the instructional leader has a duty to evaluate the teacher 's instruction and performance. Evaluations should be unprejudiced and well documented specifying both strengths and weaknesses of the teacher. As the instructional leader,