2. THE MIRACLE WORKER
Miracle Worker: a person who claims or is alleged to perform miracles;
someone who accomplishes a difficult task.
The role of the principal in a building is an unbelievable task that
requires an individual to possess certain characteristic traits that
will enable them to become a “miracle worker”
7. Curriculum and Instruction
Assist in curriculum change through needs assessment creation.
Revise and update curriculum guides
Establish professional curriculum resource library.
Assist in the development of in-service programs and projects.
Assist in the selection, development, and utilization of instructional materials.
Assist in the selection and evaluation of standardized and school-wide tests.
Become involved in curriculum planning by attending district or grade-level department
meetings.
Serve as a member of a curriculum committee.
Assist in grant-writing activities.
Attend professional meetings and workshops
Become a member of a professional group.
Demonstrate lessons using educational technology
Attend a Phi Delta Kappa meeting.
8. Supervise Assist Schedule
Staff Personnel
Observe Interview Plan
9. Student Personnel
Assist in the registration and classroom assignment of new students.
Help new students to become familiar with the school.
Deal with student behavior, cutting, and absences.
Assist in the maintenance of order and discipline.
Work directly with students in areas such as student council, school
newspaper, or yearbook.
Set up a testing schedule.
Assist in adjusting student schedule conflicts.
Assist in the creation of special programs for students.
Attend two-hour child abuse seminar.
Be familiar with the due process for Education for All Handicapped Children
law (EAHC) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Stay current with Part 200 of the Regulations for the NYS Commissioner of
Education
10. School-Community Relations
Assist Attend Work Chaperone Organize
Writing P.T.A. Community After-school Parent
newsletters Organizations activities information
Community
meetings
Events School’s
Business
B.O.E.
Industry
partners
11. Things to Keep in Mind
Be Proactive
Begin with the End in Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win-Win
Try First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Synergize ~Convey~
Sharpen the Saw
12. The Miracle Worker . .
sets goals and
orchestrates their builds trusting
successful continue to learn
accomplishments and relationships with
through research and
involves themselves in children, staff,
actions that assist the net working.
parents, super visors,
staff in achieving their and community
objectives. members.
has the ability to go
beyond maintaing the is a problem solver, but
status quo by leads by practicing frequently taking
initiating new makes decisions by
structures and action and not by cooperation as action before
procedures to change inaction opposed to coercion. problems occur.
the school’s goals and
objectives.
has the ability to recognize that
extend their is ethical in their are both managers decisive unilateral
decisions and in all who do things right
leadership and dealings with children and leaders who do action remains a
authority to their and teachers. the right things. necessary
staff members. requirement.
13. Last Thoughts . . .
Principals need to be caring, collaborative, and humane in dealing with
children, parents, staff, and community members.
They must be able to make difficult daily decisions with
an exclusive focus on improving teaching, learning, and student development.
There is a need for a line administrator to anticipate all actions necessary to guarantee
and
education environment conducive to learning and devoid of surprised, interruptions,
and hysteria.
