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Give attention to student's attitudes:
• foster the development of solid values
• promote affective growth
• actively teach students how to treat others
• share awareness of broad social concerns
• foster and reward divergent thinking
Understand parents as partners:
• be approachable
• communicate clearly and often
• listen with empathy before judging
• avoid defensiveness
Be a good colleague and team member:
• carry out a range of duties, cheerfully
• actively engage in the well-being of the school
• co-operate, collaborate, and compromise with colleagues when appropriate
• go an extra mile when necessary
• look for solutions when problems arise
• share ideas

EXPECTATIONS OF RENBROOK DIVISION HEADS

Additionally, a Division Head at Renbrook should demonstrate:

Development of a Positive Tone for the Division

Communication Skill, Oral and Written
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, colleagues
• Reaches out to, and coordinates with, the other division in the school
• Keeps the Head of School informed on a timely basis
• Projects a positive image of Renbrook to the outside

Coordination of Efforts of Groups within the Division
• Manages the efforts of grade-level teams so that sequences flow appropriately
• Coordinates the work of various departments for a cohesive program
• Uses ad hoc committees effectively
Interaction with Faculty
• Supervises and evaluates faculty effectively
• Oversees professional development for faculty
• Builds trust in professional relationships

Curriculum Development and Oversight
Management Tasks
• Manages the schedule and the calendar effectively
• Pays appropriate attention to the physical plant in the division
• Manages division budget successfully
• Holds effective meetings
1. plans and publishes agendas
2. manages discussion and decision making
3. publishes minutes
4. maintains appropriate follow through

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