Bronson Community Schools

BRONSON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Staff Evaluation Form

Teacher:

Dates of Observations:

Evaluator:

Date of Evaluation:

Domain of Professional Practice

Categories and

Performance Indicators

Unsatis-factory

Basic

Proficient

Distin-guished

I. PLANNING AND PREPARATION

1. Lesson planning is timely and complete with valuable, clearly stated goals. Follows relevant curriculum maps.

1. Teacher displays appropriate content knowledge and anticipates/avoids student misconceptions.

1. Varied instructional methods are utilized in support of varied learning styles, interests, cultural attributes & different intelligences, including hands-on experiences, cooperative groupings, integrated instruction, etc.

1. Assessments are congruent with instructional goals, communicated well to students, and utilized effectively in lesson planning.

1. Strategies, materials and resources used in the classroom are well sequenced, research-based and supportive of instructional goals. Lessons and units are well structured with appropriate time allocations.

II. THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

1. Teacher-student and student-student interactions are warm, friendly, and mutually respectful.

1. Teacher communicates high expectations for academic achievement.

1. Classroom procedures related to transitions, group work, and other routines occur smoothly.

1. Volunteers, high school helpers, and paraprofessionals are productively engaged.

1. Teacher has established classroom procedures compatible with building discipline plan and has taught all procedures effectively.

1. Teacher is aware of student behaviors and responds appropriately and successfully.

1. Classroom is safe and space is appropriately arranged to support teaching and learning.

Domain of Professional Practice

Categories and

Performance Indicators

Unsatis-factory

Basic

Proficient

Distin-guished

III. INSTRUCTION

1. Teacher’s spoken and written language is clear and correct. Vocabulary and grammar are correct and age-appropriate.

1. Questioning is of high quality with appropriate wait time. All students are successfully engaged in classroom discussions.

1. Lesson content is appropriate and engaging. Activities and assignments meet student needs.

1. Feedback is specific, appropriate, and timely.

1. Teacher adjusts methods and pacing based on student needs and interests.

1. Teacher accepts responsibility for student learning.

IV. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teacher is accurate in evaluating lesson’s effectiveness and is willing and able to improve teaching strategies based on this acquired knowledge.

1. Teacher monitors student completion of assignments and maintains accurate records of student achievement.

1. Teacher maintains appropriate records of attendance, grades, parent contacts, etc. Response to office requests for data and other information is accurate and timely.

1. Teacher provides frequent information to parents regarding instructional programming, classroom events, student progress, etc.

1. Teacher is welcoming and supportive of parent involvement. He/she makes significant efforts to engage families in the instructional program.

1. Teacher maintains collegial relationships based on mutual support and consideration.

1. Teacher makes a significant contribution to the school and the district through participation in special projects.

1. Teacher takes personal responsibility for his/her own professional growth. He/she is an asset to the teaching profession.

1. Teacher challenges negative attitudes both within and outside the school and helps ensure that all students are appropriately protected and well served.

1. Teacher’s professional interactions and decisions are based on high professional standards.

Review Meeting Date:

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AdministratorTeacher

**Signatures indicate that this completed evaluation was read and discussed. It does not necessarily indicate agreement.

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