Central Washington University
Career Services
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7499
REFERENCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
CANDIDATES
(509) 963-1921
career@cwu.edu
www.cwu.edu/career
Candidate’s Placement File Is:
Confidential
Non-Confidential
Candidate’s Name
Type of Position Sought
I have known the candidate from
to
.
Basis for my evaluation:
Candidate was a student in my class(es) in Educational Administration.
Supervised candidate’s Administrative Internship at
School/District from
to
.
Worked with candidate as administrator, in what capacity?
Candidate Rating
Upper
10%
CATEGORY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Upper
25%
but not
Upper
10%
Upper
50%
but not
Upper
25%
Lower
50%
but not
Lower
10%
Lowest
10%
No Basis
for
Judgment
PROFESSIONALISM: Practices professional ethics; keeps word and
honors commitments; projects desired professional image; protects
confidential information; honors district policy and school rules; is
knowledgeable and current in field; is receptive to new ideas and
change; demonstrates fairness and objectivity; keeps informed of
curricular developments; keeps informed of instructional practices.
PLANNING/DECISION MAKING: Makes relevant short & long range
plans; states goals clearly and simply; sets proper priorities and target
dates; provides resources needed to achieve goals; involves appropriate
parties with goal setting and decisions; furnishes adequate lead time with
assignments; uses sound problem-solving techniques.
ORGANIZING AND COORDINATING: Organizes daily and weekly
activities; uses a system to keep track of information; works by priority
rather than crisis; uses time wisely; coordinates activities effectively.
COMMUNICATING: Is readily available when needed; communicates
clearly and simply; shares information in timely manner; shares accurate
and up-to-date information; is open to and levels with people; practices
two-way communication; lets people know what to expect; keeps people
informed; conducts effective meetings; speaks, writes, listens effectively.
MOTIVATING: Gives people freedom to do their job; instills spirit of
teamwork; performs duties enthusiastically; promotes job satisfaction
and morale; shows appreciation and gives praise.
* Confidential references must have an original signature and be received by Career Services in a signed, sealed envelope. We cannot accept a faxed or electronic copy.
All originals are kept in the CWU Career Services Department placement file. 04/12 sl
6.
7.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATING: Explains
expected performance standards and results; monitors people’s
performance effectively; gives people prompt and accurate feedback;
levels - lets people know where they stand and how they are doing;
holds effective evaluation conferences.
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT: Helps others to develop effectively;
has relevant annual P.D. goals and program for self; achieves goals of
own P.D. program (actual results).
8.
HUMAN AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: Maintains effective relations with
colleagues; maintains good relations with community; demonstrates
courage of convictions; is innovative in outlook; manages conflict
effectively; copes effectively with pressure; adapts effectively to new and
unusual situations; shows initiative; is reliable - follows up on things.
9.
KNOWLEDGE: Applies public school law and Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) fairly & appropriately; uses research based
practices; knowledgeable about effective programs; and understands &
applies effective budgeting practices.
Comments
Position of Writer
Signature
Organization
Print Name
City/State
Date
Telephone
* Confidential references must have an original signature and be received by Career Services in a signed, sealed envelope. We cannot accept a faxed or electronic copy.
All originals are kept in the CWU Career Services Department placement file. 04/12 sl