TEACHER EVALUATIONS

1. TEACHER EVALUATIONS An Orientation/Training Guide to the Eight Performance Appraisal Job Context Service Headings August, 2008

2. #1 PLANNING AND PREPARATION Meets/Exceeds • Submits completed lesson plans on time • LP’s grounded in SSS • Provides specific requests (by admin) within LP • Documents ESE/ESOL strategies • Observes and documents - students are engaged in meaningful learning activities

3. PLANNING AND PREPARATION High Performing • Performs extra research which is evident in daily activities • Utilizes on-line beyond the textbook • Integrates use of curriculum materials through technology (CD-ROMS ) • Best practices are evident - student activities that are engaging/kinesthetic (focused on ALL learners) • Plans activities that support strategies on SIP • Uses a variety of materials and equipment to deliver learning activities

4. PLANNING AND PREPARATION Outstanding • Collaborates with other teachers - apparent • Regularly integrates varied forms of technology • Goes outside the realm of the teacher’s classroom • Utilizes activities such as cooperative learning, problem based learning, and other research-based models • Serves as role model and mentor sharing best practices

5. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Posts classroom goals each day • Uses writing prompts for subject area • Participates in school curriculum mapping • Consistently uses activities that focus on higher order thinking • Works to integrate multiple subject areas in own content area • Uses activities that vary and are relevant to learning • Limits use of worksheets • Uses student portfolios • Uses High -Yield strategies • Provides lessons for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners • Manages with very little down time • Makes modifications to learning activities based on student needs (differentiates instruction) • Integrates technology: Smart Board, PowerPoint, Internet research, etc. • Utilizes Kaplan lesson plan tools • Incorporates multiple hands-on activities

6. #2 Classroom Management Meets/Exceeds • Materials prepared in advance for days activities • Takes attendance and keeps records daily (Pinnacle) • Displays classroom rules, procedures, consequences and rewards • Teaches bell to bell • Uses techniques to manage student behavior

7. Classroom Management High Performing • Uses forms of interventions in place of referrals • Consistent with behavior - rewards and consequences • Proactive in motivating students • Positive and respectful with students • Documents parent contact - positive or negative • Establishes obvious routines and clear procedures

8. Classroom Management Outstanding • Makes positive contacts with parents • Supports students beyond the classroom • Contributes/collaborates with teachers and parents regarding student behavior • Actively seeks new strategies to improve classroom management (research-driven) • Regularly assesses skills and modifies when appropriate

9. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Establishes own reward system • Maintains positive contact with parents • Housekeeping rules do not take away from class time • Uses positive, esteem building interactions with students • Keeps phone log • Involves students in the development of class rules/procedures • Provides consistency • Organizes materials for easy distribution and collection • Creates/uses emergency lesson plans

10. #3 Assessment and Evaluation Meets/Exceeds • Assesses students regularly • Maintains appropriate test environment • Uses traditional testing • Gives prompt feedback

11. Assessment/Evaluation High Performing • Conferences with students • Uses alternative assessments (foldable, projects with rubrics, Concept/Mind Maps, Portfolios) • Gives choices - projects/book reports • Uses standardized test results for instructional planning • Establishes/maintains appropriate/secure test environment

12. Assessment/Evaluation Outstanding • Collects data on student achievement • Forms small groups for remediation • Differentiates instruction (regularly) • Integrates use of technology for assessments • Uses analysis of student performance to determine effectiveness and assist in the continuous development of learners • Establishes/maintains appropriate test environment and ensures test security

14. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Gives rubrics in advance • Maintains active classroom with different teaching methods • Uses multiple assessment strategies to assist continuous development of learners • Uses student portfolios • Makes effort to ensure test items hit all levels of Bloom’s • Logs in time on Kaplan • Publishes grade configurations for parent/student

15. #4 Intervention/ Direct Services Meets/Exceeds • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum • Uses effective teaching in instructional delivery (HYS) • Uses appropriate material and resources to help meet learning needs of all students • Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs • Provides instruction on safety procedures with proper handling of materials and equipment

16. Intervention/ Direct Services High Performing • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content • Uses appropriate technology in both teaching and learning process to enhance delivery, presentation, and facilitate student learning • Provides quality work for all students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences • Provides a positive environment in which all students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process • Uses data to drive and differentiate instruction

17. Intervention/ Direct Services Outstanding • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of curriculum content • Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs • Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students • Utilizes appropriate technology in teaching and learning process to enhance delivery, presentation, and facilitate continuous student learning

18. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Recognizes the essential Sunshine State Standards • Teaches subject matter at a level appropriate to the learner • Stays up to date on changes in the field • Uses materials outside the textbook • Varies teaching strategies • Allows for student reflection on previous knowledge as it relates to new knowledge • Organizes instruction to include cooperative and student directed groups • Incorporates hands on activities into teaching strategies • Utilizes open-ended approach with guided projects to allow for creativity and innovation • Uses lab resources • Provides samples of what is expected • Provides regular feedback to students on their product and encourages continuous improvement • Provides clear directions for school rules and safety drills

19. #5 Collaboration Meets/Exceeds • Attends all required monthly meetings on time • Communicates and collaborates with coworkers and parents to meet students’ needs • Utilizes technology to support the learning process

20. Collaboration High Performing • Regularly attends and actively participates in collaborative meetings • Plans, communicates, and collaborates with other teachers, parents, and community to meet students’ needs • Uses technology as an avenue of communication and collaboration to support the learning process • Communicates with parents and participates in parent conferences • Utilizes Capturing Kids Hearts training

21. Collaboration Outstanding • Actively participates in meetings, committees, conferences, and events to promote the collaborative process • Plans and collaborates with school related stakeholders to meet student needs (recognizes indicators of distress/abuse and takes appropriate action) • Communicates effectively with all stakeholders to enhance the instructional environment • Utilizes technology within the school, community and beyond to support the learning process • Leads meetings or delivers staff development • Initiates/facilitates content or direction of a meeting • Mentors and/or serves as a support role to other teachers • Shares ideas and best practices with other teachers

22. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Refers students to guidance when appropriate • Implements Capturing Kids Hearts Training • Establishes rapport with teachers and students • Respects administrators, coworkers, students, and parents • Actively participates in “staffings” • Uses various forms of communication effectively • Demonstrates positive non-verbal communication skills to parents • Shares ideas and best practices with others • Utilizes technology throughout the collaborative process

23. #6 Professional Development Meets/Exceeds • Determines professional development needs • Participates in district sponsored staff development programs • Collaboratively develops and implements Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)

24. Professional Development High Performing • Demonstrates professional growth and continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills • Provides mentor support of new teachers • Uses strategies learned from PD trainings • Periodically conducts a personal assessment to determine professional growth needs (reflective) • Collaborates to develop/implement IPDP linking to PD needs that reflect improved student achievement • Participates in PD trainings to enhance teaching knowledge/skills (based on IPDP goals/objectives)

25. Professional Development Outstanding • Participates in PD opportunities to enhance teaching knowledge/skills for purpose of continuous improvement • Regularly reflects on teaching practices to determine professional growth needs to improve student achievement (based on IPDP goals and objectives) • Conducts/delivers in-service training in area(s) of expertise for faculty and staff • Applies for grants that impact learning • Shares information from trainings with others • Demonstrates best practices and serves as role model and mentor to other professionals

26. Ways to Show Your Greatness. • Become a National Board Certified Teacher • Discuss goals, needs, desires, and career aspirations with administrator and other professionals • Serve on committees, teams, and volunteer for assignments that promote the learning culture and develop professional skills • Provide mentoring support to other teachers and serve as role model for best practices

27. #7 Professional Responsibilities Meets/Exceeds • Acts in a professional and ethical manner • Performs and fulfills professional responsibilities • Arrives at work on time and leaves at the scheduled time

29. Professional Responsibilities High Performing • Acts in a professional and ethical manner – adheres to Code of Ethics • Supports district and school improvement initiatives and programs • Contributes to school mission by serving on various school committees and activities

31. Professional Responsibilities Outstanding • Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct • Fulfills professional responsibilities -shares learning experiences by mentoring new colleagues • Goes above and beyond - actively supports school improvement initiatives, participates in school activities, services, programs, and professional learning communities

32. Ways to Show Your Greatness! • Be a positive role model for students • Abide by state, district, and school rules, policies, and procedures - stay clear of trouble with “the law” • Develop and use conflict management skills with coworkers • Meet timelines - get your grades and lesson plans in on time

33. #8 Student Growth and Achievement • Post pinnacle grades • Use higher order thinking and questioning • Analyze assessment data to drive instruction • Use portfolios to determine student growth • Collect student test data from teacher made test • Document conferences with students/parents that you used as an intervention to improve student performance • Plan your work and work your plan – develop IPDP in collaboration with administrator using student data and PD needs; progress monitor and modify • KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE – student growth and achievement