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Advanced Employer Survey

How would you rate USC graduates’ preparation in the following:

    Unprepared Somewhat Prepared Prepared Very Well Prepared Unknown
Survey Item N n % n % n % n % n %
Act in an open and transparent manner 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 11 100.0 0 0.0
Lead change efforts to promote school improvement 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 27.27 8 72.73 0 0.0
Use school or district data to promote school improvement 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Manage school resources effectively and efficiently to support school vision (technology, personnel, instructional time, public funds, and supplies/equipment) 10 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 30.0 7 70.0 0 0.0
Recruit, hire, and retain high quality personnel 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Provide constructive feedback for teachers to improve instruction 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 6 54.55 4 36.36 0 0.0
Ensure culturally relevant teaching and learning 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Promote effectiveness in serving all students well 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Work with staff to solve school or department problems 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Create an equitable and inclusive environment 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Promote trusting relationships 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 4 36.36 7 63.64 0 0.0
Effectively communicate and engage with families and caregivers 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 27.27 8 72.73 0 0.0
Promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the community’s diverse resources 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Demonstrate as a leader of social justice and equity 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0

 

 

How would you rate USC graduates’ preparation in the following areas:

    Unprepared Somewhat Prepared Prepared Very Well Prepared Unknown
Survey Item N n % n % n % n % n %
Collaboratively design a school mission and vision attentive to values and priorities that include data, technology, values, equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Use research and data to develop an improvement process that includes the following components: diagnosis, design, implementation, and evaluation 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Model and engage in professional norms (integrity, competency, fairness, transparency, trust, equity, democracy, digital citizenship, diversity, inclusiveness, and the belief that each child can learn) 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 3 27.27 7 63.64 0 0.0
Develop and formulate a school-level ethical leadership platform 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 54.55 5 45.45 0 0.0
Use research and data to design and cultivate a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive school culture 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Cultivate and advocate for the equitable use of educational resources and opportunities through procedures, guidelines, norms, and values 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 6 54.55 4 36.36 0 0.0
Evaluate causes of inequity and bias and cultivate an environment free of them and one that promotes inclusion 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Propose designs and implementation strategies for improving the impact of academic and non-academic practices, resources, and services that support student learning 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 4 36.36 7 63.64 0 0.0
Interpret data from formative and summative assessments for use in educational planning 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 4 36.36 7 63.64 0 0.0
Use technology and performance management systems to monitor, analyze, implement, and evaluate school curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices and results 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 4 36.36 6 54.55 0 0.0
Cultivate collaboration among staff and families in support of student learning and success 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 45.45 6 54.55 0 0.0
Collaboratively engage and advocate with diverse community members, partners, and other constituencies around shared goals 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 6 54.55 4 36.36 0 0.0
Develop and implement management, communication, assessment, technology, school-level governance, and operation systems 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 5 45.45 5 45.45 0 0.0
Use data ethically and equitably to develop a multi-year school resourcing plan aligned to the school’s goals and priorities 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 63.64 4 36.36 0 0.0
Communicate policies, laws, regulations, and procedures to appropriate school stakeholders 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 6 54.55 4 36.36 0 0.0
Evaluate school’s professional staff capacity 11 0 0.0 2 18.18 4 36.36 5 45.45 0 0.0
Develop a comprehensive plan for providing school community members with a healthy and positive school building environment 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 63.64 4 36.36 0 0.0
Plan opportunities for professional growth that promotes reflection, cultural responsiveness, digital literacy, school improvement, and student success 11 0 0.0 1 9.09 6 54.55 4 36.36 0 0.0
Observe teaching in a variety of classrooms and provide teaching staff with actionable feedback to support improvement 11 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 27.27 8 72.73 0 0.0

 


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