How to Land an Educational Leadership Position Using the STAR Method

Introduction

• The speaker shares a personal framework used to secure an educational leadership position.
• Introduces the STAR method, emphasizing an additional R (STARR).
• Aims to provide a replicable response strategy for interviews.

What is the STAR Method?

• S - Situation: Describe the situation noticed that needed attention.
• T - Task: Clearly define the task identified as necessary.
• A - Action: Specify the action taken to address the situation and task.
• R - Results: Discuss the results of the action taken.
• R - Reflect: Reflect on the process and outcomes.

Example Response in an Interview

• Question: When have you seen a need and taken the initiative to act on it?
• Response Using STAR Method:
  • Situation: Noticed absence of ISS at school; students sent to the office without work, causing disruptions.
  • Task: Recognized the need for engaging students with productive work during detention.
  • Action: Created preset work folders for different grades with review materials.
  • Results:
    • Teachers could send students to the office without extra stress.
    • Office staff were relieved from the task of finding work for students.
    • Students remained engaged and less disruptive.
  • Reflect: Realized the need for regular updates on work packets and addressing underlying causes of repeated offenses.

Key Takeaways

• The STAR method helps to provide concrete examples of past actions and their effectiveness.
• The method is practical, not theoretical, demonstrating actual past accomplishments.
• Reflecting is crucial to identify areas for improvement and future focus.

Conclusion

• Encourages the use of the STAR method in interviews for strong impact.
• Promotes upcoming content on effective school leadership and gaining admin support for new systems.
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