Administrator Tests (Principal I–II, Superintendent I–II, Supervisor)
Vision and School Culture
Understand how leaders build a shared vision, a safe and equitable culture, and productive relationships with staff, families, and the community. Know instructional leadership and professional learning communities.
Law, Finance, and Operations
Know school law, student rights, due process, budgeting, resource allocation, and facilities. Understand the principal’s role in implementing policy and the superintendent’s broader governance role.
Supervision and Data
Use data to inform improvement, conduct fair teacher evaluation, provide feedback, and support professional growth. Know the difference between supervision, evaluation, and coaching.
Traps
Questions may test role boundaries-principal versus superintendent versus supervisor-and legal compliance. Avoid answers that ignore stakeholder communication or due process.
Worked example
A principal notices low reading scores. The best first step is to examine data with teachers, identify patterns, and plan targeted professional learning-not to immediately reassign staff or purchase a program without needs assessment.
Rule of thumb
Lead with data, follow legal process, and communicate with stakeholders before major decisions.