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Defining Leadership
Webelievethateveryemployeecanbealeader,nomatter their role. The ZCISD Leadership Definition provides a common understanding of the leadership qualities we value. It is a framework that outlines desired behaviors for leaders at every level. The definition serves as the foundationforalignmentthroughoutthesystemand:
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providesaclear/concise understandingofhowleaders areidentifiedandselected
drivesgrowthbasedoncareer goals,feedbackandcoaching alignedtothedefinition includesmeaningful professionallearninglinkedto system-widedevelopmentneed
This shared definition allows us to seek out and highlight individualswhoexemplifyandmodelwhatleadinglookslike fortheentireZCISDcommunity.
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ZapataCountyISD LeadershipDefinition WEAREZCISD WeConnect WithAll WeInspire Growth WeStrivefor Excellence WeDrive Results BuildTrustingRelationships CommunicateEffectively CultivateCulture DevelopSelf&Others FosterOwnership LeadwithPurpose&Vision CelebrateSuccesses SolveProblems DriveContinuousImprovement MakeData-InformedDecisions
LeadershipDefinition Category|Competency|Description
Category Competency
BuildTrustingRelationships
We Connect withAll
WeInspire Growth
CommunicateEffectively
Description
Leads with compassion, respect and empathy to establish trust and ensure all stakeholders feel valued
Actively listens and communicates clearly and transparently with all stakeholders in a thoughtful, timelymanner
CultivateCulture
WeStrive for Excellence
DevelopSelf&Others
FosterOwnership
LeadwithPurpose&Vision
Nurtures an inclusive environment by recognizing individualstrengthsandcontributionsofallstudents andstaff,andprovidingopportunitiesforalltothrive
Uses self-reflection and goal-setting to improve individual practice and builds capacity in others throughcoachingandfeedback
Empowers others through effective collaboration anddelegation
Connects all efforts to our shared vision of "Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders," and supports otherstoseehowtheirindividualworkcontributesto drivingexcellence,onestudentatattime
CelebrateSuccesses
SolveProblems
WeDrive Results
DriveContinuous Improvement
MakeData-Informed Decisions
Encourageshigh-expectations,celebrates accomplishments,andacknowledgeshardwork
Anticipates and solves problems, and adjusts plans based on circumstances to ensure a positive outcome
Consistently pursues and embraces new ideas and creative solutions that positively impact students andstaff,andsupportsotherstoeffectivelyadaptto change
Uses relevant data to measure and monitor impact and maximize high achievement outcomes for all students
LeadershipDefinition Principal-LevelExpectations
Purpose:Thisresourceprovidesanoverviewofthecoreleadership expectationsforprincipalsinZapataCISD.Whendistinguishingleadership levelsfromoneanother,welookattheskills,valuesandtimeapplicationsexpectedofa leader. Theseleadershiplevelspecificexpectationsareprovidedtoensureprincipalsare spendingtimeonthehighestprioritiesandrefiningthecriticalskillsthatwillhelpthembe successfulintheirrole.Ultimately,ourintentionistosupportourprincipals’abilitytogrow themselvesandothers.
Prioritiesforthistherole:
Successfulprincipalsvalue
Thelong-termsuccessoftheentireschool
Strongcultureandclimateoftheschool
Communicating and engaging staff, students, and the community by being visible andacceptingthescrutinyandattentionthatcomewiththatrole
Timeapplicationoftherole:
Principals have myriad competing priorities, and their choices of where to spend their timewillvaryweek-to-weekbasedoncontextandjudgment Wedistinguishtheprincipal role from the AP role by ensuring that the principal dedicates time to the following priorities:
Strategicplanningtodeliverontheprioritiesoftheschoollongtermplanning(1year+)
Securinganddevelopingstaffsothereareexcellentteachersandleadersineveryrole intheschool
Internalandexternalcommunication
Criticalskillsforthisrole:
Principals rely on a vast array of leadership skills to lead their campuses The skills listed below are a prioritized selection from our district’s leadership definition which are most importantforthesuccessfulexecutionoftheprincipalrole.
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|PRINCIPAL
Competencies
W E C O N N E C T W I T H A L L
BuildTrusting Relationships
PriorityBehavior
Demonstrateshighlevelsofemotionalintelligence,maturity,andhumilityto buildrelationshipswithstakeholdersatthecampus,district,andcommunity level
Facilitatesanenvironmentthatenablesstrongrelationshipsthroughoutthe schoolandacrossdepartments
Buildsleadershipteam’sempathyandcompassionforstakeholdersacross thecampus
Listens to others and responds with an acknowledgment and respect of theirperspective;modelsthisskillcampus-wide
Communicate Effectively
Uses different forms of verbal and written communication and builds a campus-wide culture by being consistently accessible and responsive to stakeholders
Prioritizes information and communicates effectively with stakeholders ensuringthereissufficientnoticeandtimetotakeappropriateaction
Builds and maintains an inclusive environment for stakeholders and advocatesfortheirneeds
Modelscriticalreflectionofownbehaviorsandtakesaculturallyresponsive andinclusiveapproachschool-wide
Cultivate Culture
Devotesadditionalefforttopromotingtheacademicgrowthandwell-being ofeverystudenttoprovideequity
Ensuresthatbias–whetherconsciousorunconscious–doesnotnegatively impactstudents,staff,stakeholders
Embracesandrespectsthediversityofallmembersofthecommunity
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|PRINCIPAL
Competencies
DevelopSelf& Others
W E I N S P I R E G R O W T H
Foster Ownership
PriorityBehavior
Pursueslearningopportunitiesthatenhanceindividualperformanceand abilitytogrowothers
Reflectsregularlyonindividualpracticeandidentifiesareasforgrowth
Seeksandappliesfeedbackontheiractionsanddecisions
Provideshighqualityfeedbackandcoachingtoteachersandmembersof theleadershipteam
Plansanddelegatesresponsibilitiesacrossleadershipteam
Providesopportunitiesandresourcestosupportcollaborativeworkand empowerotherstoserveasleaders
Trustsandincorporatesfeedbackandutilizesittoestablishconnections betweenstakeholders
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|PRINCIPAL
Competencies
Leadwith
Purpose& Vision
PriorityBehavior
Collaborateswithdistrictleaderstoensurethatvisionofsuccessforthe campusalignswiththedistrict’sgoals
Deliverscompellingandinspiringmessagestointernalandexternal audiencesthatdemonstratesasharedunderstandingandconnectionto campusanddistrictvision
Recognizesandcelebratestheaccomplishmentsofstudents,staff,andthe campusinasystematicandfairmanner
Celebrate Successes
Inspiresstudentsandteamstoaccomplishtheirgoalsandprovides guidanceandsupportindoingso
Celebrates,rewards,andpromotesindividualswhostandoutwith exceptionalcommitmentandachievementsthroughspecificpraiseand rewards
Setshighexpectationsforself,studentsandthecampusasawhole
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LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|PRINCIPAL
Competencies
PriorityBehavior
Useseffectivecommunicationandmonitoringstrategiestoconnectleaders tostudentlearning,staffrelations,campuspriorities,community engagementandschool-wideculture
Anticipatesandidentifieschallengesand/oropportunitiesthatimpact students,families,andstaffcampus-wide;thoughtfullygeneratescreative solutionsorstrategiesalignedtothecampusprioritiesandvalues
Solve Problems
Drive Continuous Improvement
Analyzes,synthesizes,andpromotescoherenceacrossmultipleand sometimescompetingdemandsanddirectives
Buildsacampusculturewherestaffworkcollaborativelytoforecast challengesoropportunitiesandeffectivelyaddresstheseissuesasthey arise
Embraceschallengesaslearningopportunitiesandbuildsacultureof growthmindsetcampuswide
Championsnewinitiativesthatservethedistrict’sand/orcampus’mission andgoals
Createsriskfreeenvironmentforproductivelychallengingthestatusquoin departmentsandoncampus
Leadsandmodelscampus/departmentsinadaptingtochange,adjusting approachasneededwhileremainingfocusedonoutcomes
Prioritizesinitiativesthecampus/departmentscanhandleatanyonetime
Createsasharedunderstandingofchangesandinitiativeswith stakeholdersbyconnectingtotheDistrict'sgoalsandvaluesand communicatingeffectively
Considerslongandshorttermneedsinplanningandmakingdatainformeddecisions.
Useshigh-qualitydatatocontinuouslymonitorschool-widestudent progressinordertomakedecisionsandadjuststrategiestoachieve campusgoalsandmetricsofgrowth
Createsandmaintainsstrongcollaborativehigh-qualitydataanalysis routines
Includesandempowersstaffinanalyzingdataandmakingkeycampus decisions
Informed Decisions
MakeData-
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LeadershipDefinition AssistantPrincipal-Level Expectations
Purpose:Thisresourceprovidesanoverviewofthecoreleadershipexpectationsfor assistantprincipalsinZapataCISD.Whendistinguishingleadershiplevelsfromone another,welookattheskills,valuesandtimeapplicationsexpectedofaleader.These leadershiplevel-specificexpectationsareprovidedtoensureassistantprincipalsare spendingtimeonthehighestprioritiesandrefiningthecriticalskillsthatwillhelpthembe successfulintheirrole.Ultimately,ourintentionistosupportourassistantprincipals’ abilitytogrowthemselvesandothers.
Prioritiesforthistherole:
Successfulassistantprincipalsvalue
Thesuccessoftheentireschool,ratherthanjustoneteamordepartment
Gettingresultsdonethroughothers
Timeapplicationoftherole:
Assistantprincipalshavemyriadcompetingpriorities,andtheirchoicesofwhereto spendtheirtimewillvaryweek-to-weekbasedoncontextandjudgment.Wedistinguish theAssistantPrincipalrolefromaTeacherorTeacherLeaderrolebyensuringthatthe assistantprincipaldedicatestimetothefollowingpriorities:
Helpingothersperformeffectively
Planningandcoordinatingcommunication
Operationandadministrativeduties
Criticalskillsforthisrole:
Assistantprincipalsrelyonavastarrayofleadershipskillstoleadtheircampuses.The skillslistedbelowareaprioritizedselectionfromourdistrict’sleadershipdefinitionwhich aremostimportantforthesuccessfulexecutionoftheassistantprincipalrole
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|
ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL
Competencies
BuildTrusting Relationships
W E C O N N E C T W I T H A L L
Communicate Effectively
PriorityBehavior
Buildstrustingrelationshipsacrossthecampus
Facilitatesopportunitiesforleaderstobuildstrongrelationshipswithone another,resultinginstrongerteammoraleandsenseofbelonging
Coachesteachersandleadersonempathyandgrowthinunderstandingof othersperspectives(students,families,colleagues)
Listensandrespondswithanacknowledgementandrespectofothers’ perspectivesandmodelsandencouragesthispracticeinteams
Usesdifferentformsofverbalandwrittencommunicationandsupportsa campus-wideculturebybeingconsistentlyaccessibleandresponsiveto stakeholders
Workscollaborativelytostreamlineinformationandmessagingtoensure teamshavethenecessarynoticetotakeaction
Adaptscommunicationstyleacrosstheneedsofstakeholders
Takesaculturallyresponsiveandinclusiveapproachinworkingwithteams
Devotesefforttopromotingtheacademicgrowthandwell-beingofevery student
Cultivate Culture
Facilitatesaninclusiveenvironmentforstudentsandstaffofall backgroundsandadvocatesfortheirneeds
Speaksopenlyandpubliclyincelebrationofdiversityandholdsahigh regardforallmembersofthecommunity
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|
ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL
Competencies
DevelopSelf &Others
W E I N S P I R E G R O W T H
Foster Ownership
PriorityBehavior
Pursueslearningopportunitiesthatenhanceindividualperformanceand abilitytogrowothers
Reflectsonindividualpracticeandidentifiesareasforgrowth
Seeksandappliesformalandinformalfeedbackonactionsanddecisions
Provideshighqualityfeedbackandcoachingtoteachersandcampus teams
Plansandcollaborateswithteamleaderstoensurestaffareempoweredto shareideasandstrategies
Welcomesandreflectivelyrespondstofeedbackfromleaders
LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|
ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL
Competencies
Leadwith
Purpose& Vision
Celebrate Successes
PriorityBehavior
Ensuresdepartment/teamgoalsaligntoschoolanddistrict-widevision
Inspiresandinvolvespeersandteamincommunicatingthedistrictvision
Recognizesandcelebratestheaccomplishmentsofstudentsandstaffina systematicandequitablemanner
Inspiresstudentsandteamstoaccomplishtheirgoalswhileproviding guidanceandsupport
Celebratesandrewardsindividualsandteamswhostandoutwith exceptionalcommitmentandachievementsthroughspecificpraise
Setshighexpectationsforself,studentsandteams
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LeadershipDefinition RoleSpecificBehaviors|
ASSISTANTPRINCIPAL
Competencies
W E D R I V E R E S U L T S
Solve Problems
PriorityBehavior
Useseffectivecommunicationandmonitoringstrategiestoconnectleaders tostudentlearning,campusprioritiesandschool-wideculture
Considersshortandlong-termoutcomesforstudents,families,andstaff whenimplementingstrategiesandmakingdecisions;monitorscampus impactandresponsestodecisions
Anticipatesandidentifieschallengesand/oropportunitiesthatimpact students,families,andstaffcampus-widewhilethoughtfullygenerating creativesolutionsorstrategiesalignedtothecampusprioritiesandvalues
Embraceschallengesaslearningopportunitiesandbuildsacultureof growthmindsetcampus-wide
Encouragestheimplementationofnewinitiativesthatservethecampus’ missionandgoals
Drive Continuous Improvement
MakeDataInformed Decisions
Fostersaculturewherestaffmembersareabletoexpressopinionsand shareideas
Createsariskfreeenvironmentwherechangeismetwithoptimism;models flexibilityandadaptabilitytochallengesandsuccesses
Supportsandremainsaccessibletoall
Considerslongandshort-termneedsinplanningandmakingdatainformeddecisions
Useshigh-qualitydatatocontinuouslymonitorstudentprogressinorderto makedecisionsandadjuststrategiestoachievecampusgoals
Createsandmaintainsstrongcollaborativehigh-qualitydataanalysis routines
Includesstaffinmakingkeydecisionsaboutinstructionconsistently