Donna Madden

LEADERSHIP

1. Requirements:

(Vision and Values/Knowledge and Understanding/Personal Qualities)

• Provided instructional leadership and supervision to teachers, staff, and students.
• Supported the implementation of innovative educational programs designed to meet individual learning needs.
• Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
• Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.

2.Leadership Emphasis

• Assisted in the development of strategies for state regulation compliance in student services.
• Served as a liaison between the administration office and other departments within the school district.
• Participated actively in long-term planning sessions regarding facility improvements or building additions.
• Collaborated with the principal to develop an effective system of communication among faculty, staff, parents, community members and district personnel.
• Reviewed textbooks for appropriateness before purchasing them for use at the school.
• Maintained records of attendance and disciplinary incidents according to school policy.
• Coordinated special projects such as school-wide initiatives or new programs requiring additional resources or funding.
• Oversaw budget development and management for assigned areas.
• Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear staff input.
• Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
• Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.

3. Professional Practice

• Facilitated parent-teacher communication to discuss student progress.
• Assisted students in addressing academic challenges and resolving personal issues through individual or small group sessions.
• Assisted in resolving conflicts between faculty members or between faculty and students by providing guidance on appropriate resolution strategies.
• Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms or review of portfolios and lesson plans.
• Conducted professional development activities for staff on topics such as differentiated instruction,a whole school phonics program (Promoting Literacy Development),the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
• Monitored student achievement data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
• Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
• Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
• Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
• Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
• Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
• Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
• Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.