Leslie Hochsprung

Instructional Leadership and Quality:

• Ensuring effective instruction: Work with principals and teachers to implement effective teaching practices and strategies.
• Data analysis: Analyze student data to identify areas of need and track progress, informing instructional decisions.
• Professional development: Participate in professional development decisions for principals and teachers.

Management and Supervision:

• Supervision of principals and staff: Provide leadership and supervision to elementary school principals. Mentor new administrators and coach struggling principals through the improvement process.
• Resource management: Involved in budgeting and allocating resources to elementary schools.
• Compliance and policy implementation: Ensure that school administrators comply with relevant policies and regulations. work through the grievance process with staff and parents.
• Communication and collaboration: Communicate with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to ensure collaboration and support for elementary schools. Provide support for parent concerns and work toward solutions with families and schools.
• Special projects: Lead special projects or initiatives related to elementary education: District Leader in Me implementation, District Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports programming and Fifth Day planning and implementation for the Four-Day School Week.

Leadership and Management:

• Vision and Strategy: Developed, articulated, and implemented a clear vision for learning and a strategic plan to achieve it.
• Staff Supervision and Evaluation: Supervised, evaluated, and supported all staff members, including teachers and support staff.
• Budget Management: Managed the school's budget and allocating resources effectively.
• Communication: Clearly communicated learning and development goals, and maintained open communication with staff, parents, and the community.

Instructional Leadership:

• Instructional Quality: Promoted high-quality instructional practices and provided timely feedback to teachers.
• Curriculum Development: Worked with teachers to implement a curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
• Data Analysis: Analyzed student achievement data and used it to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Professional Development: Provided opportunities for ongoing professional development for staff.

Student Support and Safety:

• Safe Learning Environment: Ensured a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Student Discipline: Addressed student behavioral issues and determined appropriate disciplinary actions.

Other Responsibilities:

• School Operations: Oversaw daily school activities, ensuring that the school ran smoothly.
• Community Relations: Fostered positive relationships with families and the community.
• Legal Compliance: Ensured that the school was in compliance with district policies and all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Special Projects: Piloted two behavior classrooms for students across the district who required small class size and increased attention to mental health and behavioral issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development and Instruction: Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with state and district standards, using a variety of teaching methods to engage students.
• Classroom Management: Established and maintained a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, managing student behavior, and addressing any behavioral issues.
• Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to students and parents, and using data to inform instruction.
• Communication: Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, collaborating with colleagues and administrators.