? Discussion: Career Paths My Background and Plans for the Future Purpose of this Discussion: The students in this class have been a cohort for a number of years. The members of the group have worked together and know each other. The instructor may be new to the cohort and does not know you as well as you know each other. This discussion is an opportunity to welcome the instructor to your professional learning community and help him/her use the differentiation in this course more effectively. Note: Some of the assignments in this course are differentiated so that they will be both rigorous and meaningful to each of you based on your background in education. In addition, there is no assumption that every one of you wants to be a Superintendent of Schools or even a school administrator. This discussion is important so that your peers and the instructor understand your background and perspective as we begin this course. Respond to the following questions in the Career Path My Background and Plans for the Future discussion forum by Thursday: What is your background as an educator? 5th Grade Classroom Teacher What positions have your held? Classroom teacher and Assistant Principal What is your current position? 5th Grade Classroom Teacher How long have you been a professional educator? 12 years Explain two of your most meaningful experiences as an educator. At this point in your career, what are your professional plans? Remain in your current position Discussion: Duties of the Superintendent of Schools Respond to the following question in the Duties of the Superintendent of Schools discussion forum by Thursday: Based in your experience and the readings for this week, list and briefly explain five duties (areas of responsibility) of the superintendent of schools. You can also use information gained from the first interview (see above) if you have conducted it. Discussion: The Uniqueness of the Superintendency Respond to the following questions in the The Uniqueness of the Superintendency discussion forum by Thursday: What makes the school superintendency unique compared to other school leadership positions? Explain at least three duties of the Superintendent of Schools that are unique to that position. Week One: Superintendent Journal Each week, you will be asked to reflect on your practices and beliefs as a leader and educator. Your journal responses will not be shared with the class and should be used as a time of honest reflection. Write a 250- to 300-word journal entry in which you assess, based on your current position and experience, your personal strengths and limitations regarding your suitability for and your preparedness to become a building level administrator, district level administrator, or superintendent of schools.
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