Assistant Principal Preparation Program

The purpose of the Assistant Principal Preparation Program will be to provide targeted leadership development for our currently employed, school-based Teachers, Model Lead Teachers and Curriculum Instructional Specialists to prepare them for the role of an Assistant Principal in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Eligibility Requirements

1) Two years of full time teaching experience.

2) Must be in a full-time Teaching position, Model Lead Teacher or Curriculum Instructional Specialist positions in CMSD with a current 5-year teaching certificate.

3) Two years of successful summative teaching evaluations and the recommendation/support of current school Principal.

4) Passing a competitive application and interview process.

All aspects of the program are aligned to the CMSD Leadership Performance Standards Matrix

CMSD Leadership Performance Standards

Standard 1: Personal Behavior

Standard 2: Resilience

Standard 3: Communication

Standard 4: Equitable Practice

Standard 5: Student Performance

Standard 6: Strategic & Situational Problem Solving

Standard 7: Climate & Culture

Standard 8: Personal & Professional Learning

Standard 9: Supervision of non-instructional staff

Standard 10: Time/Task/Project Management

Assistant Principal Preparation Program Cohort members and Assistant Principal Preparation team members complete end of the year evaluations based on candidates’ progress and readiness for an Assistant Principal position.

Professional Readings

Independent and small group reading activities are designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and create a cohort of working peers who share experiences and best practices.

Cohort Sessions

Participants are required to attend all monthly 1-day meetings. In-class and independent course topics are presented by experienced District specialists and school-based administrators.

Mentoring

All Assistant Principal Program participants interact in a Professional Learning Community with an experienced Administrative Mentor for shadowing experiences, feedback, practice interviews and support.

Program Structure

• Program onboarding-Summer orientation meetings (2 days)
• Yearlong Residency @ current school site
• Monthly 1-day sessions

Program Assessments

• Journal Assignments
• Progress Monitoring
• Teacher Observations
• Facilitating Adult Learning
• Observations & Feedback
• End of year exit presentation

Program Completion Expectations

• Mastery of job-embedded competencies aligned to the CMSD Leadership Performance Standards
• Timely submission of all coursework at a mastery level
• Successful exit presentation and interview
• Recommendation of site Principal and Assistant Principal Preparation Program staff

Areas of focus include but are not limited to:

• CMSD Strategic Priorities: Profile of a Graduate, Equity & Inclusion, Blended Learning, Performance Matters
• Post-pandemic vision: Leading in person & remote instruction
• Coaching Teachers: High Impact Feedback and Listening
• PBIS and Discipline Management Policies and Procedures
• Evaluation Systems: TDES, CRESS, PD&E
• Cultivating and Sustaining Relationships (working with your staff, CTU Chair & Central Office personnel)
• SPED and 504 Guidelines and Procedures
• Self-Care
• Data Informed Decision-Making
• Budget & Finance
• Scheduling
• SEL/SST
• Parent & Community Engagement
• Time Management/Prioritizing
• Interviewing Tips and Practice

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