Performance Appraisal of Assistant Principal/Dean
Background
The mission of the Baltimore City Public School System is to prepare all students to
be responsible citizens and afford them the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge,
and abilities necessary to make informed decisions that lead to meaningful and
productive lives. A school atmosphere conducive to achieving the mission is the
collaborative responsibility of the building level administrators, with the support of the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of School Commissioners. Such an
atmosphere includes planning, implementing, and improving standards of professional
practices in education and implementing the policies and goals set by the Board of School
Commissioners and the CEO.
Interaction among students, staff, parents, and community representatives is required
for effective planning of the educational program of the school. Objective measures such
as standardized and state-mandated test scores, student and faculty attendance data, and
longitudinal and comparative statistical studies provide valuable information for this
process, Programmatic assessment is an indicator of systematic administration.
Professional growth and development, an integral part of the performance-based
evaluation system, is expected and nurtured.
It is the role and responsibility of the assistant principal or dean to support the
principal in all aspects of the school program. This includes serving as a qualified
observer as support in the evaluation of staff, assistance with the implementation of the
instructional program, and working in collaboration with all school stakeholders.