Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-82.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 281-82.7 - School administration manager knowledge and skills standards and criteria

SAMs will demonstrate the content knowledge and professional knowledge and skills in accordance with the following standards and supporting criteria.

(1)Standard 1. Each SAM will demonstrate an understanding of the instructional and management codes and how to best support the SAM's administrator in instructional leadership. If a SAM is also employed as a secretary or administrative assistant, the SAM's job responsibilities will be modified as established by the school district.

(2)Standard 2. Each SAM will attend an approved training program at the onset of the SAM's hire. The training for the SAM and administrator will include the following:

a. Background information on SAMs.

b. Understanding of the instructional and management descriptors.

c. Introduction and practice using approved time-tracking software.

d. First responders and delegation responsibilities.

e. Job responsibilities and variations.

f. Daily meeting protocols.

g. Training of office staff on communication with others.

h. Use of reflective questions.

i. Understanding of conflict resolution skills.

j. Action planning for building implementation and timelines.

k. SAM/administrator rubric process.

(3)Standard 3. Each SAM will demonstrate competence in technology appropriate to the SAM's position.

(4)Standard 4. Each SAM will demonstrate appropriate personal skills. The SAM:

a. Is an effective communicator with all stakeholders, including but not limited to colleagues, community members, parents, and students.

b. Works effectively with employees, students, and other stakeholders.

c. Maintains confidentiality when dealing with student, parent, and staff issues.

d. Clearly understands the administrator's philosophy of behavior expectations and consequences.

e. Maintains an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.

f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on change in teacher practices and improved student learning by supporting the administrator in the administrator's instructional leadership role.

(5)Standard 5. Each SAM will fulfill professional responsibilities as established by the SAM's school district.

(6)Standard 6. Each SAM will engage in professional growth that continuously improves the SAM's skills of professional inquiry and learning.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-82.7

ARC 0813C, IAB 6/26/2013, effective 7/31/2013

Amended by IAB December 27, 2023/Volume XLVI, Number 13, effective 1/31/2024