DTA+Principal+Survey

DINUBA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CTA/NEA Climate Assesment

DIRECTIONS: Rate the performance of your site Principal in each of the following areas using the scale of "A" to "D" as described below.

A = STRONGLY AGREE B= AGREE C = DISAGREE D = STRONGLY DISAGREE

Any written comments on any aspect of the Principal's job performance (strength and/or weakness) should be typed on a separate paper, not on the assessment form.

1. Seeks input and makes decisions after reasoned consideration of the facts.

2. Principal values collaboration and dialogue with teachers in decision making.

3. Plans and facilitates effective faculty meetings and/or staff trainings.

4. Provides teachers with assistance in becoming competent and successful in their assignment through modeling knowledge of good teaching styles and techniques.

5. My principal values my time and does not call unnecessary meetings beyond the normally scheduled meetings.

6. Sets a positive tone on campus for students; actively involved in meeting the needs of all students.

7. Handles staff conflicts fairly and does not show favoritism.

8. My principal encourages parents with teachers complaints to first discuss their concerns with the teacher.

9. Keeps professional and personal confidences of the teachers.

10. Demonstrates appreciation and recognition for teacher work.

11. Supports teachers in maintaining realistic and consistent discipline standards for students.

12. Practices the conviction that administration is a support to teacher instruction.

13. Has good organizational skills.

14. Changes in teaching assignments (grade/subject) are based on student enrollment needs and done fairly.

15. Demonstrates competent conflict resolution skills.

16. Demonstrates shared decision-making and accepts the role of teachers as decision-makers.

17. Openly accepts suggestions from employees.

18. Provides the opportunity to participate in the development of the school budget.

19. Shows a commitment to staying on campus during school hours and attends after hours student events/activities.

20. Overall principal rating; My principal is an effective school leader and is a good fit for my school (use the same rating scale as above).