Forsyth County Schools Aspiring Leaders Program

2016 – 2017

Dear Prospective Candidate:

On behalf of Forsyth County Schools, thank you for your interest in preparing yourself to support every child in Forsyth Countyto succeed – as students in our schools, as scholars in college and post-secondary education, as professionals in careers, and as citizens in our communities. The FCS Aspiring Leaders Program is designed to support the aspiring leader in understanding how a strong sense of our core essence of leadership along with professional skills and competencies helps to shape effectiveness as a leader.

The first step in the selection process for becoming a member of FCS Aspiring Leaders Programfor 2015-16is to complete the attached application. This application requests evidence of eligibility and a response to a writing prompt. The Forsyth County Schools Aspiring Leaders program selection committee will review the applications of candidates and notify you of your selection into the program no later thanDecember 20, 2016.

Because the content of theFCS Aspiring Leaders Program is aligned with the real work of schools, it is imperative that a prospective candidate clearly articulateshis/her leadership qualities, strengths, and experiencesin the application process. Please review the enclosed eligibility criteria and selection process for additional information.

Thank you for taking this step in your career development by applying to the FCS Aspiring Leaders Program. We look forward to learning more about you.

Best regards,

Dr. Jeff Bearden

Superintendent

FCS Aspiring Leaders Program Application

2016 – 2017

Candidates applying for the ForsythCounty Schools Aspiring Leaders Program must complete all fields of the application. You may complete this form electronically by clicking on the highlighted box and typing in the default text field. Save your application after completing and email your application to JoeyPirkle at:.Applications should be submitted electronically and must be received by October 31, 2016.

Candidate Contact Information
Date application submitted
Last NameFirst Name Middle Initial
Street Address
CityState Zip
Home PhoneWork Phone Cell Phone
Email Address
Current Position / Current Work Location
Leadership Experiences
Leadership Position (Begin with most recent) / Major Responsibilities / Organization/School District / Dates in Position
Eligibility Criteria
I meet one of the following certification requirements required for participation in the FCS Aspiring Leaders Program (select one; information will be verified by Human Resources):
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  • Hold an NL-5 certificate;
  • Hold a district-recognized leadership position;
  • Willing to enroll in a PL6 or PL7 year program
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  • Hold a 6 or 7 year certificate in a content area;
  • Has taken the GACE Assessment;
  • Hold a district-recognized leadership position

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  • Hold a master’s degree in a content area;
  • Hold a district-recognized leadership position;
  • Willing to enroll in a PL 6 or PL 7 year certification program
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  • Hold a leadership certificate that is grandfathered in by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC)

Written Responses
Respond to the three questions below. The questions are designed to learn about your communication skills, to understand your self-reflection process, and to ascertain your professional resilience. In aseparate document, please answer the following questions; limit each question’s answer to 500 words or less. Include your employee number in the heading of the page.
  1. Using the Georgia Department of Education Leader Keys Performance Standards (listed below), select two to three of the standards where you rate yourself as proficient and explain why you rank yourself as proficient in the selected roles.
Leader Keys Performance Standards
  • Instructional Leadership: The leader fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to school improvement.
  • School Climate: The leader promotes the success of all students by developing, advocating, and sustaining an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders.
  • Planning and Assessment: The leader effectively gathers, analyzes, and uses a variety of data to inform planning and decision-making consistent with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Organizational Management: The leader fosters the success of all students by supporting, managing, and overseeing the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources.
  • Human Resources Management: The leader fosters effective human resources management through the selection, induction, support, and retention of quality instructional and support personnel.
  • Teacher/Staff Evaluation: The leader fairly and consistently evaluates school personnel in accordance with state and district guidelines and provides them with timely and constructive feedback focused on improved student learning.
  • Professionalism: The leader fosters the success of students by demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional development, and contributing to the profession.
  • Communication and Community Relations: The leader fosters the success of all students by communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
  1. Describe a work experience in which you have used one of the above mentioned proficient roles to lead a team of teachers. If you could have improved the outcomes of the activities, what would you have done differently to improve work with this team?
  1. You have been named to serve as an assistant principal in a school where there has been no vision for student success. Reflect how you will engage multiple stakeholders in developing and implementing a common vision for all students successfully being prepared for college and career success. How will you work with stakeholders who do not embrace this vision?

Verification of Information
I understand that a false statement, omission or misrepresentation on any part of my application or materials submitted during the application process is grounds for being denied eligibility to or dismissal from the Forsyth County Aspiring Leaders Program 2016 – 2017.
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