This is a Professional Development Opportunity and is not a paid position.  A limited number of participants will be selected.   

Eligibility Requirements:
• Be a current DCPS certified employee.
• Have a minimum of four years teaching experience.
• Possess a sincere interest in serving in a leadership capacity (Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal, Central Office Administrator, Teacher Leader, etc.)
• Complete and submit all application requirements no later than May 17th.
• Administrative certification is not required, but preference will be given to candidates who have completed or who are working toward administrative certification or Teacher Leader Masters.

 

Application Requirements:
• Professional Resume
• Reference from your principal or supervisor (A letter of recommendation is not necessary, but you must list their name and email address in the ‘reference’ section)
• List two additional references from professional colleagues of your choosing (name and email address only)
• Completion of the online Teacher Insight interview

 

Overview:
The purpose of the program is to:
• Provide participants with an introduction to school leadership at both the building and district levels.
• Assist participants in preparing for their first leadership role.
• Provide growth opportunities through classroom instruction, group discussion, job-shadowing experiences, and other active leadership activities.

 

Time Commitment:
Participants must be willing and capable of investing a certain amount of their own time to the program. Over the course of the year, participants will be expected to participate in the following:
• Optional Participation in the DCPS Summer Leadership Session
• Eight days (Four two-day sessions), out of the classroom for job shadowing and classroom activities (Substitutes will be provided).

*  Up to four Saturdays may be required within the year (two per semester).

• Some after-school activities are possible.

 

Disclaimer:
The program is not a pre-requisite to being considered for future positions, but is intended to prepare individuals for the next step of leadership. Your participation will not guarantee you any preferential treatment when future vacancies arise, nor will your lack of participation disqualify you from being considered for any future vacancies. However, it is our hope that the program will make you better prepared in your pursuit of a leadership position.