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Attachment B11: Suggested Rating Factors, A+ Group Leader

  1. Potential ability to organize, lead and instruct groups of elementary school children confidently and enthusiastically.
  2. Potential ability to deal cooperatively and responsibly with parents and other adults.
  3. Potential ability to plan for and supervise the work of A+ Program Aides.
  4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  5. Ability to speak and deal effectively with children.
  6. Record of personal successes and responsible achievements as a student, at work, or in other ways.
  7. Successful past related experiences.
  8. Knowledge of and potential for successful application of basic instruction-related techniques.
  9. Special talent or skills that may contribute to this position.
  10. State of health, level of energy, and physical ability to see, to hear, and to participate in recreational and physical fitness activities.
  11. Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and word usage; arithmetic; basic classroom and pertinent office routines.
  12. Ability to write narrative reports and lead small group discussions.
Leighton Heusinger

Leighton started in the healthcare field in nursing. Shortly after college he shifted to training medical and dental software in the field. After 5+ years of customized training and software development, he moved on to work at Tesla where he continued working in technology. Leighton worked for the Department of Education as an Administrative Services Assistant creating paperless workflows and helping office embrace new technologies. After the COVID-19 Pandemic he moved on to start his own technical assistance firm where he had clients like eXp Realty, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and Chipped and Faded Transformations. He continues to contract with the State of Hawaii and the Department of Education to further the use of technology.