THE MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES OF THE PRINCIPALS OF STATE ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH) AT LAMPUNG SELATAN REGENCY

This research aims to describe the managerial competencies of Madrasah Tsanawiyah principals, which cover the conceptual roles, human relations, teaching competencies, technical competencies, and cognitive competencies at South Lampung Regency. The researchers applied the descriptive qualitative approach. The data was collected using three techniques: observation, interviews, and documentation. Then, the data were analyzed within two stages: individual case data analysis and cross-case data analysis. The sources of data for this research were the principals, vice-principals, teachers, and employees. The results of this study indicate that, first, in conceptual competencies, madrasah principals can develop various levels of planning, develop madrasah organizations according to the needs, lead the madrasah to optimize resource utilization, have the right strategy to improve the performance of education personnel and create a conducive madrasah climate. Second, the human relations competencies of the principals of madrasah include planning activities with teachers and implementing the program, organizing teacher activities, directing the implementation of actions to achieve organizational goals, and involving teachers in decision making. Third, in terms of directing the performance of activities to achieve organizational goals, the principals apply the teachers in decision making. Third, in terms of directing actions to achieve organizational goals, the principles involve teachers in decision making. Third, in terms of teaching competencies, the principals possess numerous competencies, such as mastery of the latest learning materials. Fourth, in terms of technical competencies, the principals possess unique knowledge in utilizing facilities and infrastructure. Fifth, the principals have good cognitive as evidenced by their vision and mission, goals, and work programs.