Orientation to EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. Orientation to EVALUATION PROCEDURES August 2014

2. Purposes • Provide clear performance expectations • Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback • Support employee learning • Increase student learning • Enhance job performance Continuous improvement system • Article 6, Master Contract Agreements

3. Contracted Induction Cycle, Development Cycle, and Assistance Cycle EvaluationCycles Classified Orientation, Continuous Growth, and Assistance Cycle

4. Induction Cycle - Contracted • First 2-3 years of employment • Professional Development • 1st year – 4 coaching conversations with supervisor and 2 observations • Induction supports include supervisor, coach, discipline and team members • Performance Review • Standards and Criteria

5. Development Cycle - Contracted • Professional Development • Annual Review • Professional Development Plan • Performance Review (3 yr cycle) • Two conferences, on-site visit • Evidence of Standards • New or revised Prof Dev Plan

6. Support for LEA and AEA goals Knowledge of discipline, content and profession Planning and organization Aligning services with multiple needs Data collection and monitoring Interpersonal skills Ongoing professional growth Professional conduct Standards - Contracted

7. Orientation Cycle - Classified • 1st and 2nd year of employment • Ensures Core Competencies and Performance Elements are understood • 1st year – 2 coaching conversations with supervisor and 2 observations (approx 1 each semester) • Orientation supports include supervisor, peer guide and team members

8. Continuous Growth - Classified • Supports ongoing learning • Promotes quality and accountability • Annual review of core competencies • 1 to 3 annual learning goals

9. Core Competencies - Classified • Customer Service • Planning & Organization • Quality of Work • Communication & Teamwork • Technical Skills • Initiative & Innovation • Professional Growth & Learning

10. Assistance Cycle – All employees • Collaborative Level • Directed Level

11. Evaluation Documents-Contracted • Induction Cycle • Evaluation Summary • Development Cycle • Annual Review Year • PD Plan Annual Review • New PD Plan • Performance Review(every 3 years) • PD Plan Annual Review • Evaluation Summary • New PD Plan

12. Evaluation Documents-Classified • Performance Evaluation Form to be completed annually • Form includes supervisor and employee assessment of: • Each core competency • Progress on learning goals

13. On-Line Manual Evaluation documents, working documents, and tools for Contracted Staff evaluation can be found online at: http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/intranet/evalsystem/index.html Evaluation resource manual and form for Classified Staff can be found at: http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/intranet/busofc-hr.html

14. Access to Evaluation Documents • Employee is notified within 20 days when HR receives evaluation documents • Within 20 days of notice, employee may submit a written response • Contact HR to review contents of personnel file

15. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Common core components apply across all Contracted Staff positions • Job Summary • Partners with educators, families and communities to provide effective learning environments for all students. Helps ensure success for all learners

16. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Essential Functions • Supports efforts to create positive learning environment • Serves as a liaison with various teams • Models, implements and assesses strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs

17. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Essential Functions, cont’d • Provides support related to rules and laws • Integrates research into practice • Consults regarding best educational practices • Follows policies of DE, GWAEA • Develops and maintains proper documentation

18. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Communicates effectively • Functions as effective team member • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs • Integrates theory, research and expertise in practice and services • Demonstrates effective presentation and facilitation skills

19. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, cont’d • Uses data to make decisions • Knows best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment • Knows applicable educational rules and laws • Reads and interpret documents, writes reports and correspondence, and applies appropriate mathematical concepts • Uses and integrates technology daily

20. Job Descriptions - Contracted • Additional Responsibilities • Participates in projects, committees • Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative • Conveys positive and professional image • Handles information in a confidential manner • Pursues professional growth opportunities

21. Job Descriptions • Descriptions also include components unique to each job category • Job descriptions for Contracted and Classified Staff are available online at http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/vacancies/jobdescriptions.html

22. Acknowledgement • Acquainted with • Job description • Evaluation procedure • Evaluation documents • Standards and criteria (contracted staff) • Sign and date • Return today