Strategi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Di SMP Negeri 2 Sigli Kabupaten Pidie

: The strategic role of the school principal can be done by improving the quality of Human Resources (SDM) in accordance with the needs of schools and education specifically, by making adjustments to education and schools are able to thrive and maju. The purpose of this study was to determine the principal strategy in improving teacher performance, with include: (1) Discipline; (2) Competence; and (3) Responsibility of teachers. Through a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, techniques of data collection is done through interviews, observation, and documentation. Subjects were principals, teachers and supervisors at SMP Negeri 2 Sigli Kabupatem Pidie. Research results found: (1) The principal strategy in addressing the problem of teachers who lack the discipline that is by calling the teacher personally to take advice, so it does not negatively impact other teachers, and invited together to improve the discipline that can be exemplified by the students ; (2) The principal strategy in addressing the problem of teachers who lack competence is by calling the teachers concerned to be fostered, guidance and training to use innovative media so that learners have a high motivation in participating in the classroom; and (3) The principal strategy in addressing the teacher's responsibility is by way of training for teachers who have not been regular in menjabar lesson plans and syllabi, even principals have recourse to the supervisor or the relevant office to socialize teachers in improving the administration of the teacher. It is expected that supervisors in order to direct and supervise principals in improving teacher performance on discipline, competence, and responsibility of teachers to effectively and efficiency so that performance can be improved