ANALYSIS OF THE PRINCIPAL'S LEADERSHIP STYLE IN IMPLEMENTING TEACHER DUTIES AT TIARA  PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ivo Ardila; Ibnatun Salis; Winara; Wildansyah Lubis

doi:10.61992/jiem.v8i2.397

Ivo Ardila
Ibnatun Salis Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Dasar, Fakultas Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Medan
Winara Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Dasar, Fakultas Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Medan
Wildansyah Lubis Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Dasar, Fakultas Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Medan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61992/jiem.v8i2.397

Keywords: Leadership Style, Principal, Teachers

Abstract

Leadership style plays a crucial role in the quality of teacher performance in elementary schools. This study aims to analyze the principal's leadership style in the performance of teacher duties. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach and was conducted at Tiara Bandar Setia Private Elementary School in the even semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Subjects were the principal and all 10 teachers from grades 1 to 6. Data collection was conducted through interviews and questionnaires. The results showed that teachers perceived an authoritarian leadership style of 0%, a democratic leadership style of 100%, and a laissez-faire leadership style, with freedom to make decisions (80%) and substantial autonomy in carrying out tasks (90%). However, all stated that the principal did not avoid responsibility, did not provide minimal direction, and still conducted regular performance evaluations (0%). Therefore, it was concluded that the dominant leadership style practiced by the principal at Tiara Bandar Setia Private Elementary School was democratic leadership, complemented by elements of functional laissez-faire leadership in the form of constructive professional trust.

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