The schools can «exchange» some of their locally funded positions — for example, by swapping some teacher and out - of - classroom specialist positions for paraprofessionals, who handle noninstructional tasks and less
complex instructional supervision, freeing funding for some higher - paid positions.
Zepeda and Kruskamp (2007) reported that department chairs, without clear guidelines from principals, were uncertain of how to
conduct instructional supervision of teachers.
On an individual level, you may want to use the checklists and qualities as self - assessments for personal reflection, or as tools to facilitate more
insightful instructional supervision.
Many leaders view management responsibilities at a lower level or lower «rank» because they have little to do with vision, mission, culture building, and
instructional supervision, according to Dr. Alvy.
These problems of practice include behavior management in schools staffed by novice teachers, cultural relevance of instruction,
instructional supervision, and shaping a respectful school climate.