Administrator's Corner
SCHOOL LEADERS WAIT!
KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
BY LORETTA SANDERS
Y
ou have sent your resume to
every recruiter, you finally got
that interview and you nail it!
They loved you and the offer
comes in. WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! Before
you sign, here are a few questions that
you should ask, before taking what
appears to be that dream job.
1) Are you an owner or
investor?
We are aware that many times these
terms are used interchangeably but
they are not created equal. An owner
is more likely to have a hands-on
approach with what happens in the
school. Business professionals and
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educators rarely see eye to eye on
education. If you find that they are the
owners, be prepared to dig deeper to
determine their values or what guides
their decisions.
On the other hand if they are investors,
they may rarely have any interaction
with the school leadership. They may
generally settle for monthly reports
and often place their trust in the
Instructional Leader that they have
placed in charge of their investment.
2) Who will be my direct
supervisor and what will their
Class Time
role be in the day to day
operation of the school?
As many schools are owned by
corporations or groups that have
groups of schools. These schools
may appoint a director to oversee the
operations of their schools. If you find
that you will be reporting to a director,
be prepared to ask questions about
the role that person will play in the
day to day operation of the school.
Be ready to discuss their background.
Do they have experience in running a
successful school? Discuss if they have
ever operated schools with the same
type of curriculum.