The Leadership Roles of School Principal in Promoting Sustainable Teacher Professional Development at Public Elementary School

Abstract

[English]: This study aims to analyze the role of school leadership in promoting the continuous professional development of teachers at Public Elementary School (SDN) Candipari, Porong District, Sidoarjo Regency. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, involving the principal and teachers as research informants. Data analysis consisted of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that the principal plays an important role as a leader, motivator, facilitator, and supervisor in supporting teachers' professional development. Such support is demonstrated through providing guidance, opportunities to participate in training and workshops, conducting academic supervision, and strengthening teacher collaboration. Teacher professional development is supported by teacher motivation, effective communication, and principal support, while several challenges remain, including limited time, administrative workload, and differences in teachers' competency development needs. Consistent school leadership can create a professional learning environment that encourages continuous improvement in teacher competence and enhances the quality of learning.

[Indonesian]: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran kepemimpinan Kepala sekolah dalam mendorong pengembangan profesional guru secara berkelanjutan di SDN Candipari, Kecamatan Porong, Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan kepala sekolah dan guru sebagai informan penelitian. Analisis data dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan data dilakukan melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah memiliki peran penting sebagai pemimpin, motivator, fasilitator, dan supervisor dalam mendukung pengembangan profesional guru. Dukungan tersebut diwujudkan melalui pemberian arahan, kesempatan mengikuti pelatihan dan workshop. Pelaksanaan supervisi akademik, serta penguatan budaya kolaborasi antarguru. Pengembangan profesional guru didukung oleh motivasi guru, komunikasi yang baik, dan dukungan kepala sekolah, tetapi masih menghadapi kendala berupa keterbatasan waktu, beban administrasi, dan perbedaan kebutuhan kompetensi. Kepemimpinan sekolah yang konsisten mampu menciptakan lingkungan belajar profesional yang mendorong peningkatan kompetensi guru dan kualitas pembelajaran secara berkelanjutan.