The Different Roles of School Leaders

Visionary Leader

• School leaders set the vision for the

school and create a culture that
supports student learning
 Instructional Leader
• School leaders are responsible for ensuring that all
students have access to high-quality instruction

Instructional Leader
• School leaders are responsible for ensuring that all
students have access to high-quality instruction
 Manager
• School leaders are responsible for the
day-to-day operations of the school.

Communicator
• School leaders are effective
communicators
 Data-driven Decision Maker
• School leaders use data to make
decisions about the school.

Change Agent
• School leaders are change agents
 Team builder
• School leaders build and sustain a strong
team of teachers and staff.

Team builder

• School leaders build and sustain a strong

team of teachers and staff.
 Community builder

School leaders build relationships with

students, staff, parents, and the
community.
 The Different Responsibilities of
School Leaders

Setting the vision and goals for the school

Creating a positive and supportive

learning environment

Recruiting and retaining high-quality

staff. 
Managing the school's budget and
resources. 

Administering the school's curriculum

and instruction. 

Communicating with parents and the

community

Advocating for the school and its

students