Abstract : This study investigates the role of the principal in improving teacher performance at SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Batu. The principal has a strategic responsibility to manage human resources and create a good working environment to improve the quality of education. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from the principal and teachers through a descriptive qualitative approach. The results showed that the principal carries out five main managerial functions: planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising. Planning involves establishing the school’s vision and work program, organizing includes dividing tasks and strengthening collaboration between teachers, and directing is done through motivation, coaching, and training. Coordination is done to integrate the roles of all parties. Meanwhile, supervision concentrates on assessing teacher performance through periodic supervision. This study shows that principals who receive ongoing training to improve the quality of education can improve their teacher performance, especially when they can carry out their duties efficiently, especially in terms of motivation, professional coaching, and improving work culture.
Komariyah et al. (Thu,) studied this question.