Principal Characteristics to Lead the MSD

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking the broadest input possible to inform the qualities and characteristics the incoming principal should possess to be an effective leader for the Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD). This survey provides an opportunity to share your thoughts and input.

The MDE has heard from the MSD community the importance of the following characteristics for the next principal at MSD:

Understanding of instructional practices and curriculum to meet the needs of every learner
A minimum of 5 years experience working with learners who are deaf or hard of hearing
A high level of ASL proficiency

In addition, the MDE has identified the following qualities as critical for success in any leadership position.

Honesty
Integrity
Confidence in her/his own decisions and qualities
Ability to inspire others
Commitment & passion
Good communicator
Decisiveness
Ability to hold self and others accountable
Ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately & empower staff
Creativity & Innovation
Empathy

These characteristics represent a baseline. The success of MSD is contingent on a partnership between the MDE, MSD, and the community. Your responses below will be shared with the interview committee and inform the hiring of the next principal at MSD. Thank you in advance.

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Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD	Rank Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD as 1 out of 5	Rank Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD as 2 out of 5	Rank Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD as 3 out of 5	Rank Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD as 4 out of 5	Rank Having a Strategic Vision for the MSD as 5 out of 5
Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team	Rank Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team as 1 out of 5	Rank Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team as 2 out of 5	Rank Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team as 3 out of 5	Rank Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team as 4 out of 5	Rank Recruiting and Sustaining an effective team as 5 out of 5
Embracing the MSD Community	Rank Embracing the MSD Community as 1 out of 5	Rank Embracing the MSD Community as 2 out of 5	Rank Embracing the MSD Community as 3 out of 5	Rank Embracing the MSD Community as 4 out of 5	Rank Embracing the MSD Community as 5 out of 5
Ability to learn from failure	Rank Ability to learn from failure as 1 out of 5	Rank Ability to learn from failure as 2 out of 5	Rank Ability to learn from failure as 3 out of 5	Rank Ability to learn from failure as 4 out of 5	Rank Ability to learn from failure as 5 out of 5
Willingness to seek advice	Rank Willingness to seek advice as 1 out of 5	Rank Willingness to seek advice as 2 out of 5	Rank Willingness to seek advice as 3 out of 5	Rank Willingness to seek advice as 4 out of 5	Rank Willingness to seek advice as 5 out of 5

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Principal Characteristics to Lead the MSD

Leadership Qualities