Educ. 18 Chapter 12 - Roles and Competencies of School Heads (Group 6-BSED III)

 

Roles and Competencies of School Heads

 

Role is a function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.

 

Competencies the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

 

School Head is the staff member of a school with the greatest responsibil responsibility ity for the management of the school.

 

 As stipulated in Chapter 1, Section 5, E of RA 9155 the school head is an administrative and an instructional instructi onal leader leader..

 

Instructional Leader vs. Administrative Leader

 

Instructional Leader -he or she supervises instruction.

 

 Administrative Leader

 – concerns of physical improvement and fund sourcing.

 

Competencies for School Heads: The NCBSSH

 

Competencies for School Heads: The NCBSSH In the list of competencies expected of school heads, there are competencies for both instructional leadership and administrative administrative leadership. Let's take a look at the competencies expected of school heads as contained in the National Competency-Based Standards for School Heads (NCBSSH) issued in DepEd Order 32, s. 2010 on April 16, 2010.

 

What is NCBS-SH? DepEd Order 32, s. 2010 defines it •

as a list of competency standards which can be used as basis for the school heads’ decision making, actions and performances of their functions.

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is used as basis for the preparation of a comprehensive training based on expected tasksand thatdevelopment will be utilized to deliver training programs to ensure efficiency,, effectiveness, and excellence of efficiency school heads’ job performance.

 

Core Principle School heads are competent, committed and accountable in providing access to quality and relevant education for all through transformational leadership and high degree of professionalism.

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

Domains and Competency Strands DOMAINS

Domain 1 School Leadership

Competency Strands

1.A. Developing & Communicating Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGO) 1.B. Data-based Strategic Planning 1.C. Problem Solving 1.D. Building High Performance Performan ce Teams Teams 1.E. Coordinating with others 1.F. Leading & Managing Change

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

Domain 2 Instructional Leadership

2.A. Assessment for Learning 2.B. Developing Programs &/or Adapting Existing Programs 2.C. Implementing Programs for Instructional Improvement 2.D. Instructional Supervision

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

3.A. Setting high social Domain 3 Creating a Student & academic Centered Learning expectations

Climate

3.B. Creating school environments focused on the needs of the learner 

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

Domain 4 HR Management and Professional Development

4.A. Creating a Professional Learning Community 4.B. Recruitment & Hiring 4.C. Managing Performance of Teachers and Staff 

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

Domain 5 Parent Involvement and Community Partnership

5.A. Parental Involvement 5.B. External Community Partnership

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

6.A. Managing School Domain 6 Operations School Management and

Operations

6.B. Fiscal Management 6.C. Use of Technology in the Management of Operations

 

The National Competency – Based Standards for School Heads

Domain 7 Personal & Professional Attributes and Interpersonal Effectiveness

7.A. Professionalism 7.B. Communication 7.C. Interpersonal Sensitivity 7.D. Fairness, Honesty and Integrity

 

Competency Framework for Southeast Asian School Heads, 2014

 

Competency Framework for Southeast  Asian School School Heads, 2014

 

Competency Framework   – is a means means by wh which ich organ organizations izations communicate which behaviours are required, valued, recognized and rewarded with respect to specific occupational roles.  – it ensures ensures that staffs staffs,, in general, general, have a common understanding of the organization’s values and expected excellent performance behaviours.

 

Competency Framework for Southeast  Asian School School Heads, 2014 Domain: Stakeholder Engagement (SE) Competency

Enabling Competency

1. (SE) Promoting shared responsibility for school improvement

1.1. Build trust and lead teams/communities for school improvement

 

1.2. Empower the community to work for enhancement of school performance

2. (SE) Managing education alliances and networks

2.1. Communicate effectively with different stakeholders

 

2.2. Facilitate school community partnerships and activities

 

2.3. Promote consensus-building

 

2.4. Manage conflict and practice negotiation skills

3.(SE) Sustaining collaborative relationship with stakeholde stakeholders rs

3.1. Support community-based programs and projects

 

3.2. Communicate school performance report to stakeholders

 

Competency Competency Framework for Southeast Asian School Heads Domain: Managerial Leadership (ML) Competency

Enabling Competency

1. (ML) Managing school resources and 1.1. Manage financial resources systems  

1.2. Manage learning environments

  2. (ML) Managing staff performance

1.3. Manage systems and procedures 2.1. Manage school personnel requirements

 

2.2. Support professional development of staff 

 

2.3. Recognize staff performance

3. (ML) Managing sustainable

3.1. Demonstrate program and management skills

 

3.2. Promote school-based programs and projects that support sustainable development

 

Competency Competency Framework for Southeast Asian School Heads Domain: Instructional Leadership (IL) Competency

Enabling Competency

1. (IL) Leading curriculum implementation and improvement

1.1. Manage curriculum implementation

 

1.2. Promote sensitivity

2. (IL) Creating a learner centered

2.1. Promote learner centered activities

environment  

2.2. Promote a healthy, safe, and inclusive learning environment

 

2.3. Promote a culture of peace and respect for diversity

3. (IL) Supervising and evaluating teachers’ performance

3.1. Apply appropriate models for supervision

 

3.2. Nurture teacher leaders

4.(IL) Delivering planned learning outcomes

4.1. Promote team-based approaches to instructional leadership

 

4.2. Manage assessment to improve teaching and learning

 

Competency Competency Framework for Southeast Asian School Heads Domain: Personal Excellence (PE) Competency

Enabling Competency

1. (PE) Managing personal effectiveness

1.1. Lead by example

 

1.2. Demonstrate transparency and accountability

 

1.3. Practice a balanced healthy lifestyle

 

1.4. Take pride in one’s profession

 

1.5. Deliver results

2. (PE) Acting on challenges and possibilities

2.1. Manage priorities

 

2.2. Exhibit decisiveness in addressing challenges.

 

2.3. Exhibit an enterprising attitude

3. (PE) Pursuing continuous professional development

3.1. Take responsibility for lifelong learning

 

3.2. Advocate ASEAN values and perspectives

 

Competency Framework for Southeast Asian Competency School Heads Domain: STRATEGIC THINKING AND INNOVATION (STI) Competency 1. (STI) Charting the strategic direction of the school

Enabling Competency 1.1.Work with the school and community stakeholders in developing the strategic plan

 

1.2.Lead in the implementation of the strategic plan

  2. (STI) Making informed decisions

1.3.Demonstrate the vision and model the values in everyday work and practice 2.1.Use a range of evidence to support, monitor,, evaluate, and improve the monitor strategic plan

 

2.2.Practice regular review of plan/program implementation and utilize results in addressing implementation concerns and issues

3. (STI) Leading change and innovation

3.1. Lead change process toward the development and implementation of new approaches, systems, and structures

 

3.2. Sustain creativity and innovation in the school programs to achieve higher

learning outcomes  

Domains and Competencies for School Heads in Southeast Asia

 

Instructional Leadership The domain on Instructional Leadership encompasses 4 competencies: 1) leading leading curriculu curriculum m implemen implementatio tation n and improvement 2) creati creating ng a lea learne rner-c r-cent enter ered ed environment 3) supervisi supervising ng a and nd evalu evaluating ating teach teachers ers performance; and 4) deliverin delivering g planne planned d learne learned d outcom outcomes. es.

 

 Administrative Leadership This includes strategic thinking and innovation (Domain1), stakeholders engagement (Domain 4) and managerial leadership (Domain 5). For the enabling competencies for each domain, domain, refer to the Table Table that I’ve been discussed. Personal excellence, another Domain (Domain 3), relates to both instructional leadership. and administrative

 

School Head and the Community

 

School Head and the Community The strands are as follows: • involves internal and external stakeholders in formulating and achieving school vision, mission, goals and objectives (Domain 1A) • explains the school vision to the general public (Domain 1A) • aligns the School Improvement Plan/Annual Improvement Plan with national, regional and local education policies and thrusts (Domain 1B) • communicates effectively SIP/AIP to internal and external stakeholders (Domain 1B)

 

School Head and the Community • involves stakeholders in meetings and deliberations for decision making (Domain 1D) • provides feedback and updates to stakeholders on the status or progress and completion of programs and projects • creates and manages a school process to ensure student progress is conveyed to students and parents/guardians, regularly (Domain 2C) • recognizes high performing learners and teachers and supportive parents and other stakeholders (Domain 3A)

 

School Head and the Community • prepares financial reports and submits/communicates the same to higher education authorities and other education partners (Domain 6B) • maintains harmonious and pleasant personal and official relations with superiors, colleagues, subordinates, learners, parents and other stakeholders (Domain 7A) • listens to stakeholders needs and concerns and responds appropriately in consideration of the political, social, legal and cultural context

 

School Head and the Community In the Southeast Asian Competency Framework, the following competencies strengthen school and community partnership. 1) promo promotin ting g shared shared respo respons nsibi ibilit lity y for scho school ol improvement; 2) managing education alliances and networks, and 3) sustaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.