So You Want to Be a Supervisor?: What to Consider Before Taking the Leap into Leadership August Traylor Concordia University, Nebraska
The Responsibilities of a Supervisor
Creating a Vision and Mission Statement Vision ▫Omaha Public Schools Vision Statement: “Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success”. Mission ▫Omaha Public Schools Mission Statement: “Omaha Public Schools prepares all students to excel in college, career, and life”. Strategic Plan ▫..\Week 2\Omaha Public School Strategic Plan.pdf..\Week 2\Omaha Public School Strategic Plan.pdf
Scheduling How can you maximize time spent inside and outside the classroom? Bell to bell instruction Team planning and Instructional plan time Communication
Curriculum Research based Matches student needs Materials needed to adopt the entire curriculum Training for teachers
Quality Instruction Professional Development Implementation Coaching Visits
Teacher Evaluation Pre-observation Formal Observation Post-observation Lesson Plans
The Skills and Abilities Needed
Organization Communicate Prioritize Delegate Collaborate Calendar
Define Your Leadership Style Lewin’s Seven Leadership Styles ▫Coaching ▫Charismatic ▫Autocratic ▫Affiliative ▫Authoritarian ▫Democratic ▫Laissez-faire
Define Your Leadership Style What types of leaders have you encountered? Were they successful in their methods to lead others? What is your leadership style? Consider the strengths and weakness that come with that type of leadership. Situational Leadership
Developing Relationships Parents ▫Communication (phone, , school website, monitors in the building, in person, newsletter, flyers) ▫Back to School Night ▫Curriculum Night ▫PTO ▫Award Ceremonies ▫Parent/Teacher Conferences ▫Cultural/Academic Events ▫Sports Staff ▫Team Building Activities ▫Open Door Policy ▫Establishing and understanding the strengths and weaknesses or your team (strength finder)
My Personal Advice
My Advice Lead Delegate Relationships Teamwork Curriculum Experience Professional development
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