Principal Leadership Contribution to Development Characteristics of Competence Professional Teacher

This study aimed to contribute to the empowerment of the leadership of the principal characteristics of the professional competence of teachers, as well as obstacles in the empowerment of the characteristics of the professional competence of teachers Junior High School (SMP) in Gandapura. The research method used is descriptive method with qualitative approach. The research instruments are interview, observation and documentation. Research subjects are principals, vice principals and teachers. The results showed that the principal contribution to the empowerment of the characteristics of the professional competence of teachers is teachers have a good implementation of learning management supported by the existence of infrastructure sufficient learning, increased teacher professionalism through teacher commitment to the quality of learning, teaching, learning and teacher performance. Obstacles are found in the teachers performance management and learning management still lack the use of technology in learning.