Hiring Practices
Q1. Administrators hire teachers with a variety of preparation backgrounds. We would like to know from which backgrounds you have hired and which you prefer.
(circle one number for each item) Have hired
Rank your preferences
1-6 with 1 most important A. Undergraduate degree with an academic
(content area) major Y/N
B. Undergraduate degree in education Y/N C. Undergraduate degree with an academic
major and advanced degree with an
academic major Y/N
D. Undergraduate degree with an academic
major and advanced degree in education Y/N E. Undergraduate degree in education and
advanced degree in education Y/N
F. Undergraduate degree in education and
advanced degree with an academic major Y/N
G. Other_________________ Y/N
Teacher Certification
Q2. How important is it that teachers you hire:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important A. Hold a current teaching
certificate 1 2 3 4
B. Held a teaching certificate
at some point 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Content and Pedagogical Knowledge
Q3. How important is it that teachers you hire:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Important Important Somewhat Important Less Important A. Display a mastery of their
subject area 1 2 3 4
(circle one number for each item) Very
Important Important Somewhat Important Less Important B. Held a teaching certificate
at some point 1 2 3 4
C. Demonstrate knowledge of how students learn and
child development 1 2 3 4
D. Demonstrate knowledge of
teaching resources 1 2 3 4
E. Design instruction that meets a variety of student
learning styles 1 2 3 4
F. Design instruction that is
engaging to students 1 2 3 4
G. Differentiate instruction to meet a variety of student
abilities and needs 1 2 3 4
H. Assess student learning in a
variety of ways 1 2 3 4
I. Integrate technology in
instruction 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Classroom Environment
Q4. How important is it that teachers you hire:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Important Important Somewhat Important Less Important A. Create an environment of
respect and rapport in the
classroom 1 2 3 4
B. Establish a culture for
learning in the classroom 1 2 3 4
C. Manage classroom
procedures 1 2 3 4
D. Maintain order and
discipline in the classroom 1 2 3 4
E. Manage student behavior 1 2 3 4
F. Organize physical space for an optimal learning
environment 1 2 3 4
G. Use a variety of questioning
and discussion techniques 1 2 3 4
H. Provide meaningful
feedback to students 1 2 3 4
I. Demonstrate flexibility and
responsiveness 1 2 3 4
J. Demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for
teaching 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Communication, Community, and Growth
Q5. How important is it that teachers you hire:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Important Important Somewhat Important Less Important A. Communicate clearly and
accurately with students 1 2 3 4
B. Communicate clearly and
accurately with colleagues 1 2 3 4
C. Communicate clearly and
accurately with parents 1 2 3 4
D. Communicate clearly and accurately with administra-
tors 1 2 3 4
E. Have professional interac-
tions with parents 1 2 3 4
F. Work well with colleagues 1 2 3 4
G. Contribute to the overall
school community 1 2 3 4
H. Grow and develop profes-
sionally 1 2 3 4
I. Show professionalism 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Current Teachers
Content and Pedagogical Knowledge
Q6. Thinking about your current teachers, how well do they do the following:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Well Well Fairly
Well Not
Well A. Display a mastery of their
subject area 1 2 3 4
B. Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy and teaching
strategies 1 2 3 4
C. Demonstrate knowledge of how students learn and
child development 1 2 3 4
D. Demonstrate knowledge of
teaching resources 1 2 3 4
E. Design instruction that meets a variety of student
learning styles 1 2 3 4
F. Design instruction that is
engaging to students 1 2 3 4
G. Differentiate instruction to meet a variety of student
abilities and needs 1 2 3 4
H. Assess student learning in a
variety of ways 1 2 3 4
I. Integrate technology in
instruction 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Classroom Environment
Q7. Thinking about your current teachers, how well do they do the following:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Well Well Fairly
Well Not
Well A. Create an environment of
respect and rapport in the
classroom 1 2 3 4
B. Establish a culture for
learning in the classroom 1 2 3 4
C. Manage classroom
procedures 1 2 3 4
D. Maintain order and
discipline in the classroom 1 2 3 4
E. Manage student behavior 1 2 3 4
F. Organize physical space for an optimal learning
environment 1 2 3 4
G. Use a variety of questioning
and discussion techniques 1 2 3 4
H. Provide meaningful
feedback to students 1 2 3 4
I. Demonstrate flexibility and
responsiveness 1 2 3 4
J. Demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm for
teaching 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Communication, Community, and Growth
Q8. Thinking about your current teachers, how well do they do the following:
(circle one number for each item) Very
Well Well Fairly
Well Not
Well A. Communicate clearly and
accurately with students 1 2 3 4
B. Communicate clearly and
accurately with colleagues 1 2 3 4
C. Communicate clearly and
accurately with parents 1 2 3 4
D. Communicate clearly and accurately with
administrators 1 2 3 4
E. Have professional
interactions with parents 1 2 3 4
F. Work well with colleagues 1 2 3 4
G. Contribute to the overall
school community 1 2 3 4
H. Grow and develop
professionally 1 2 3 4
I. Show professionalism 1 2 3 4
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Professional Development
Q9. In which of the following areas for professional development have your teachers received training in this year? Please check all that apply.
. Check all
that apply A. Development of Content Knowledge
B. Development of Pedagogical Knowledge, i.e. teaching strategies, how students learn, and use of teaching resources
C. Planning for Instruction, i.e. designing instruction that is engaging, addresses a variety of learning styles
D. Instructional Delivery, i.e. differentiating instruction, using a variety of questioning and discussion techniques, providing meaningful feedback to students
E. Designing instruction that meets a variety of student learning styles
F. Assessing Student Learning
G. Integrating Technology into Instruction
H. Management of Classroom Environment, i.e. establishing culture of learning, environment of respect and rapport
I. Maintaining Order and Discipline, i.e. managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, organizing the physical space for optimal learning
J. Teacher Attitudes, i.e. demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, flexibility, responsiveness
K. Communication, i.e. communicating clearly and accurately with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
L. Professionalism, i.e. working well with parents and colleagues, contributing to the school community, growing and developing in the profession
M. Other_____________________
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Q10. How often is professional development for teachers at this school:
(circle one number for each item) Always Frequently Sometimes Never
A. Planned by teachers 1 2 3 4
B. Planned by administrators or other
support staff 1 2 3 4
C. Delivered by teachers 1 2 3 4
D. Delivered by administrators or other
support staff 1 2 3 4
E. Delivered by an outside organization (school is not involved in planning or
delivery) 1 2 3 4
F. Evaluated for evidence of improve-
ment in teacher classroom practice 1 2 3 4
G. Evaluated for evidence of effects on
student achievement 1 2 3 4
H. Accompanied by the resources that teachers need (e.g., time and materials) to make changes in the classroom
1 2 3 4
I. Sustained over time (e.g. multiple meetings over the course of the school
year) 1 2 3 4
Q11. How much influence do the following groups or individuals have on decisions related to the content of professional development for teachers at this school:
(circle one number for each item) Major
Influence Moderate
Influence Mild
Influence No
Influence N/A
A. Governing board 1 2 3 4 5
B. Head of School/Administration 1 2 3 4 5
C. Teachers 1 2 3 4 5
D. Curriculum Specialists 1 2 3 4 5
E. Parents 1 2 3 4 5
F. Other ____________________ 1 2 3 4 5
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
Q12. Thinking about your current teachers, which of the following would be your priorities for professional development? Please rank your top three areas.
Rank your priorities 1-3 with 1 most important A. Development of Content Knowledge
B. Development of Pedagogical Knowledge, i.e. teaching strategies, how students learn, and use of teaching resources
C. Planning for Instruction, i.e. designing instruction that is engaging, addresses a variety of learning styles
D. Instructional Delivery, i.e. differentiating instruction, using a variety of questioning and discussion techniques, providing meaningful feedback to students
E. Designing instruction that meets a variety of student learning styles
F. Assessing Student Learning
G. Integrating Technology into Instruction
H. Management of Classroom Environment, i.e. establishing culture of learning, environment of respect and rapport
I. Maintaining Order and Discipline, i.e. managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, organizing the physical space for optimal learning
J. Teacher Attitudes, i.e. demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, flexibility, responsiveness
K. Communication, i.e. communicating clearly and accurately with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
L. Professionalism, i.e. working well with parents and colleagues, contributing to the school community, growing and developing in the profession
M. Other_____________________
Appendix C - Survey Instrument
About This School
Q13. How many students are currently enrolled in this school? __________
Q14. Which of the following best describes this school?
a. Upper school only
b. Middle and upper schools
c. Lower, middle and upper schools
Q15. Which of the following best describes this school?
a. Urban b. Suburban c. Rural
Q16. Which of the following best describes this school?
a. Co-educational b. Male only c. Female only
Q17. Which of the following best describes this school?
a. Secular b. Non-secular
Q18. How many upper school teachers do you have in the following disciplines?
Please include each teacher in only one discipline a. English
b. History c. Mathematics d. Science About You
Q19. What is your job title? __________________________
Q20. Which of the following best describes your academic background?
a. Bachelors degree
b. Bachelors degree plus additional coursework c. Masters degree
d. Masters degree plus additional coursework e. Doctoral degree
Q21. Were you a classroom teacher before becoming an administrator? If so, for how many years?
What subject(s) did you teach?
Thank you for completing this survey.