PROFICIENCY SCREENING -- PRINCIPALS
4 MAR 2024
Proficiency Principal
Screening Evaluation
The Proficiency Screening process does not confer a
property right nor guarantee a position in the District for
the 2024 -2025 school year should a change or circumstance
occur that would warrant a change in a person’s status.
A person must score “Proficient” or higher on the
proficiency screening to be a Principal at an HISD school.
Prog I Prog II Prof I Prof II Exemp. I Exemp. II
What “proficiency” means in the 2023-2024 screening process
A person must score “Proficient” or higher on either instruction or
achievement to lead an HISD school. They must score no lower than
“Progressing II” on both. If a person scores Progressing I on either
instruction or achievement, they may not be a principal in the 2024-2025
school year.
Prog I Prog II Prof I Prof II Exemp. I Exemp. II
Prog I Prog II Prof I Prof II Exemp. I Exemp. II
2024-2025 GOAL --
Principals in each Division:
75% Proficient or
Distinguished
25% New to HISD
or Academy
Graduates
Unsat or Progressing
Each Division may send up
to 5 “Progressing” principals
to the 2024-2025 Principals
Academy.
Principal Target Distribution
45 40%
40
35
30
25 22% High School
20%
20 Middle
15 Elementary
10%
10
5%
5 3%
0
Prog I Prog II Prof I Prof II Exem. I Exem. II
Proficiency Screening 1 for HISD Principals
Step 1 HR Screen ❑ Submit request to be considered
❑ Score 22 or higher on Leadership rubric,
Step 2 Professionalism
as assessed by Executive Director of Feeder
❑ Independent Review Team average spot score* is
Quality of Proficient or higher once Target Distribution is
Instruction applied
*Based on IRT #2, conducted Feb 5-16
Step 3
❑ Performance on MOY achievement* is Proficient
Student or higher once Target Distribution is applied
Achievement *ES = NWEA MAP + DIBELS; MS = NWEA MAP, HS =
STAAR Interim
PROFICIENCY SCREENING I
Principals must pass Leadership Rubric (pending review of Division
Superintendents)
If a principal scores Proficient I or higher on both Instruction and Achievement,
then they may remain as Principal
If either instruction or achievement is Progressing I, then the person will be
not serve as a principal in the 2024-2025 school year
If the person scores Progressing II on either instruction or achievement (and
did not score Progressing I on either instruction or achievement), then they
will have another opportunity and undergo Proficiency Screening 2 in April
PROFICIENCY SCREENING 2
The IRT team will conduct a review of instruction from 1 April to 20 April for all principals eligible for
Proficiency Screening 2 (this will be known as IRT 3 data)
Teams will conduct between 6 to 10 spot observations (depending upon the size of the school) of
teachers in core subjects when they are instructing (not during assessments)
The Performance and Assessment Dept. will use the same cut points for the proficiency levels as was
determined by the review that was conducted in February; the Superintendent may adjust cut points if
necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the principal corps
The principal’s score will be the average of IRT 2 and IRT 3 data or just IRT 3 data alone – whichever is higher
If a principal scores Proficient I or higher on Instruction, then they may remain as Principal
If they score Progressing I on instruction, then the person will be not serve as a principal in the 2024-
2025 school year
If the person scores Progressing II on instruction, then the ED or Division Superintendent shall have the
discretion of keeping the Principal in position or not
Proficiency Screening 1 and 2 for HISD Principals
Score Prof. I or higher on May remain
both Instr. and Achieve. as Principal
Pass Leadership
Yes
Rubric Score Prog. II on either or
both Instr. and Achieve.
and did not score Prog. I
on either
No Score Prog. I on either Score Prof. I or May remain
Instr. or Achieve. higher on Instr. as Principal
Proficiency Score Prog. II on
Screening 2 Instruction
Stop
Stop
ED or Div. Sup.
Score Prog. I on Instr. No
discretion
May remain
Stop Yes as Principal
Stop
Proficiency Screening 1
Current HISD Principals
NLT Date Action
Step 1 - Submit Part 1 of application (request to be
14-Feb-24
considered and minimal information)
Step 2 - EDFs complete the leadership rubric for
29-Feb-24
professionalism and culture via AIM
Step 3 - Performance Management team analyzes spot
1-Mar-24
observation data and mid-year achievement or SLOs
Step 4 - EDFs/HR informs principals who have earned a
8-Mar-24
"Proficient" score, thereby securing their seat as principal
18-Mar-24 Step 5 - HR offers contracts to selected principals
Step 6 - Principals sign contract or forfeit 2024-2025
20-Mar-24
position
Proficiency Screening 2
Current HISD Principals -- Proficiency Screening 2
NLT Date Action
Step 1 - Submit Part 1 of application (request to be
14-Feb-24
considered and minimal information)
Step 2 - EDFs complete the leadership rubric for
29-Feb-24
professionalism and culture via AIM
Step 3 - Performance Management team analyzes spot
20-Apr-24
observation data from IRT visit April 1 through 20
Step 4 - EDFs/HR informs principals who have earned a
1-May-24
"Proficient" score, thereby securing their seat as principal
6-May-24 Step 5 - HR offers contracts to selected principals
Step 6 - Principals sign contract or forfeit 2024-2025
8-May-24
position
External Principal Candidates
Note: No external candidate may be hired for a principal position for a school that has a
current HISD principal who may be eligible based on the results of Proficiency Screening II.
NLT Date Action
Step 1 - Candidates apply for specific positions that are available
18-Mar-24
for the 2024-2025 school year (via HR recruitment platform)
18 Mar to 15 Step 2 - Executive Directors and Division leaders conduct
April performance interviews
19-Apr-24 Step 3 - HR offers contracts to selected principals
24-Apr-24 Step 4 - Principals sign contract or forfeit HISD position
EXCEPTIONS
Principals hired since 1 November will be able to stay in their position if the
Executive Director agrees. This decision must be made by 14 February 2024.
Assistant Principals who would like to remain as an AP at the school will
submit a request to be considered. The Principal will assess the AP, using the
Leadership Rubric. If an AP scores at least 22 point, they will be able to
continue as an AP at that school. This decision must be made by 29 February
2024.
TAs and LCs will be able to stay in their position if the Principal agrees. This
decision must be made by 29 February 2024.
Principal Target Distribution
45 40%
40
35
30
25 22% High School
20%
20 Middle
15 Elementary
10%
10
5%
5 3%
0
Prog I Prog II Prof I Prof II Exem. I Exem. II
Middle-of-Year Progress Check
MIDDLE OF YEAR PROGRESS CHECK
All principals receive a report in AIM in early March titled “MOY
Progress Report”
This one report gives them:
a) All existing data on their progress to-date
b) Preliminary MOY “rating,” which feeds into the NES selection
One report, multiple purposes/ uses =
simple, clear experience for teachers & leaders
Sample Mockup for Principals
SAMPLE MOCKUP – TEACHERS
Log into AIM →
MOY Progress
Report
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Sample Mockup – Principals ES
Indicator Score
Reinforces district culture and philosophy X
Professionalism Makes effective decisions X
Leads change X
Maximizes human potential X
Works as a part of a high-functioning team X
Does principal score 22 or higher? Y/ N
Quality of Instruction IRT #2 Score: _____ Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
Student Achievement MOY NWEA MAP Score (5% of EOY rating): ____ Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
MOY DIBLES/Lectura Score (3% of EOY rating):
____
TOTAL Score (8% of EOY rating): _____
Overall Rating: _____________
Qualify for NES: Y/ N/ Division Discretion
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Sample Mockup – Principals MS
SAMPLE MOCKUP
Indicator
– PRINCIPALS MS Score
Reinforces district culture and philosophy X
Professionalism Makes effective decisions X
Leads change X
Maximizes human potential X
Works as a part of a high-functioning team X
Does principal score 22 or higher? Y/ N
Quality of Instruction IRT #2 Score: _____ Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
Student Achievement MOY NWEA MAP Score (8% of EOY rating): _____ Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
Overall Rating: _____________
Qualify for NES: Y/ N/ Division Discretion
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Sample Mockup – Principals HS
SAMPLE MOCKUP
Indicator
– PRINCIPALS HS Score
Reinforces district culture and philosophy X
Professionalism Makes effective decisions X
Leads change X
Maximizes human potential X
Works as a part of a high-functioning team X
Does principal score 22 or higher? Y/ N
Quality of Instruction IRT #2 Score: _____ Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
Student Achievement MOY STAAR Interim Score (8% of EOY rating): Corresponding Rating based on TD: _____
_____
Overall Rating: _____________
Qualify for NES: Y/ N/ Division Discretion
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