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Responsible and Productive Workers who have a true sense of loyalty and dedication to Shenendehowa and conduct their time at work as well as their daily lives in a positive and productive manner.

Essential skills—Employees who…

• Have a positive attitude about life and their role in the district.

• Accept accountability for their actions.

• Have high moral standards, ethics and integrity.

• Are trustworthy and dependable in honoring their commitments.

• Show a respect for all the various positions within the district.

• Set high goals and work to achieve them.

• Comprehend and demonstrate the importance of time management.

• Follow district policies and procedures and demonstrate the district’s mission, values, and beliefs.

• Make good choices and exercise good judgment in and out of work.

• Act as good stewards of the district’s budgeted funds.

• Dress appropriately and professionally.

 

Life Long Learners who understand, appreciate and pursue lifelong learning and are willing to embrace change.

Essential skills—Employees who…

• Demonstrate the ability and continuous desire to learn.

• Ask for input in attempting to continually improve.

• Show a willingness to accept challenges from others and from themselves.

• Show a willingness to learn new systems as they are implemented to improve the effectiveness of the district.

 

Involved Citizens and Leaders who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes as leaders for learning to model the importance of full participation within the district and the Shenendehowa community.

Essential skills—Employees who…

• Are problem-solvers and effective decision-makers.

• Show strength and resiliency to overcome challenges.

• Foster shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation.

• Volunteer for district activities and events

• Demonstrate concern for the well-being of others in the district.

 

Effective Communicators who comprehend and express knowledge, thoughts, feelings and perceptions in a variety of ways to build constructive relationships within the school and community.

Essential skills—Employees  who…

• Listen well.

• Communicate in appropriate tones and respectfully to parents, children and fellow co-workers.

• Understand that the key to success is community support and recognize that positive communication builds that support.

• Act as an advocate and support the district’s employee groups, programs and services outside the daily work environment.

• Represent the district positively to parents and community members by speaking respectfully about the district’s various employee groups,  programs and services.

 

Cooperative Participants who, through group efforts, accomplish goals and tasks while appreciating individual contributions.

Essential skills—Employees who…

• Demonstrate respect and consideration for others.

• Are open-minded and appreciate differences of opinions.

• Demonstrate patience.

• Demonstrate a willingness to come to agreement and/or consensus.

• Share their knowledge and experiences with others in the district.

• Recognize and accept the strengths and weaknesses of others.

• Think “outside the box” when it makes sense to do so.

 

Culturally Appreciative and Sensitive Persons who model and promote sensitivity and understanding of various cultures, backgrounds, orientations and religions.

Essential skills—Employees who…

• Respect the rights of others to maintain cultural and religious expressions.

• Embrace diversity.

• Seek to successfully resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive way.

• Respect all differences among individuals in the district and the community at large.

• Are considerate to all students, staff, parents, and community members.