Tamika Hardaway

School Leadership and Climate

• Fosters a shared vision of teaching and learning to ensure academic improvement in student achievement
• Serves as acting principal whenever building principal is out
• Collaborates with staff to ensure effective implementation of the DCSD curriculum and initiative
• Analyzes achievement data and instructional strategies to guide decisions to improve instruction, provide support for teachers and staff, and increase student growth
• Student achievement data used to guide instructional programs and supports for school effectiveness and academic achievement
• Differentiates professional development to fit the needs of instructional staff to ensure every teacher receives the individualized support needed (i,e. New Teacher Support PD, etc.)
• Ensures master schedule is designed to strategically meets the needs of all learners and maximize funding inclusive of scheduling specialized programs such as STEM, special ed., ESOL, and CTAE
• Utilizes a shared decision-making approach to empower staff, build positive relations, and boost morale
• Participates in school-wide behavior management system and to encourage and reward positive behavior through PBIS with Hardaway Bucks and Points System
• Trained in restorative practices
• Provides staff morale boosters throughout the year to show continuous appreciation of the hard work of the staff

Organizational Leadership

• Monitors the usage of assessments ensuring timely feedback is provided and data is analyzed to guide improved instruction
• Works collaborative with MTSS staff to ensure interventions are provided and documented per district guidelines
• Evaluates and provides feedback on lesson plans and provides collaborative lesson planning support
• Facilitates teacher PL
• Collaborates to ensure rich data talks occur at every level-school-wide, grade-level, individual teacher, and with teacher/student data talk protocols
• Provides supervision and works collaboratively with custodian staff and plant engineer to ensure the facility grounds are safe, secure, and conducive to the learning environment
• Reviews and assists in budget preparation (i.e. Title 1) to ensure accountability of all funds and effective allocation of resources to support the mission of the school
• Supports food service staff to ensure all district and state guidelines are met

Human Resources and Leadership

• Assists in screening, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified staff based on the needs of the school building
• Implements supports for new building staff, such as "New Teacher Institute" to provide differentiated professional development for their needs
• Provides support nets for teachers and staff members whose performance does not meet expectations through PD, peer observations, coaching cycle, etc.
• Identifies solutions to barriers that negatively impact teacher and staff efficacy and performance
• Provides opportunities for professional development that supports instructional practices and uses student achievement data
• Manages the evaluation process for all staff including TKES, DEK, etc.

Professionalism and Communication

• Maintains a professional demeanor and open communication with all stakeholders
• Fulfills assigned duties in a timely manner in accordance with district deadlines
• Provides multiple avenues of communication to encourage parent and family involvement
• Created Community partnerships (like Brenda Strickland Reality

• Assists in the supervision, direction, and evaluation of school staff as directed by the principal
• Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of curriculum, and school improvement initiatives
• Provides professional learning opportunities that directly aligns to the needs of our staff and students
• Works collaboratively to ensure the implementation and enforcement of the the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
• Address behavior concerns
• Leads Collaborative sessions to ensure data is analyzed and to drive instruction
• Manages evaluation process for staff
• Evaluate staff and program effectiveness via student assessment data analysis
• Assist in screening, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified staff
• Manages custodian and physical plant staff to ensure building and grounds are safe and clean