KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN KINERJA GURU: PERAN MEDIASI MOTIVASI KERJA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of the leadership on teacher performance, and the role of teacher motivation as a mediator of the role of the leadership on teacher performance. The population of all Islamic Junior High School (SMP) teachers in Probolinggo Regency, amounting to 110, used a proportional random sampling technique, the sample used was 52 teachers. Using a questionnaire for data collection with a 5 point Likert scale, while the data analysis technique used Path Analysis. The leadership of the principal has implemented a clear and realistic strategy, cares for members, has the ability to motivate, maintains team cohesiveness, respects members’ differences and beliefs. Teachers have good work motivation, reflected in the fulfillment of physiological needs, security, social, appreciation, and self-actualization needs. Teachers also have good performance, shown from the fulfillment of performance targets, quality of work, punctuality, and compliance with the principles. The research findings indicate that the stronger the principal’s leadership will improve teacher performance, the principal’s leadership is also able to increase teacher work motivation, and work motivation will contribute to teacher performance