Rockton School District #140

ROCKTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #140

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Name: School: Stephen Mack Middle School

Grade or Subject(s) Assignment:

Evaluator: Jay Larson School Year:

Date of Evaluation: Tenured Non-Tenured

The purposes of this evaluation are: to recognize effective performance; to assure that a quality education is being provided; to assist in the improvement of instruction; and to provide information for administrative decision-making. This assessment is a result of both formal and informal observations, as well as the day-to-day interactions between employees and supervisors.

FORMAL OBSERVATION LOG

Date of Pre-Observation Date of Length of Date of Post

Conference Observation Observation Observation Conference

OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING

Excellent: Consistently demonstrated commendable performance in all areas.

Satisfactory: Consistently demonstrated acceptable performance in most areas, and has identified specific ways to enhance performance.

Needs Improvement: Documented observations indicate a concern with individual’s performance; specific ways to improve performance have been identified.

Unsatisfactory: Expectations for acceptable performance are not met, requiring the implementation of a remediation plan.

Distinguished Service Recognition: In addition to receiving a rating of excellent, the teacher has consistently demonstrated exceptional efforts to enhance instructional knowledge and skills; has successfully implemented essential instructional strategies; has successfully analyzed assessment results to determine how to improve student performance; and has made a commitment to school or district improvement efforts through participation in formal activities that support curriculum development, student assistance or enrichment, other staff’s professional growth, parent involvement, procedural or policy development, and other related activities.

Will a written response be submitted?:

Yes No Date response was received

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Staff Signature Date

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Performance Evaluation

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I. Planning & Preparation

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· Demonstrates knowledge of content

· Addresses curriculum goals and standards

· Draws from a wide variety of resources, materials, and technology

· Gives evidence of long and short term objectives

· Maintains clear plans and orderly materials

· Provides for student diversity, student interests, and learning styles

· Incorporates student prior/future learning

· Incorporates assessments

· Other descriptors related to planning and preparation

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COMMENTS:

II. Instruction

(The items listed below are the criteria that have been considered in evaluating teacher performance. The criteria have been aligned with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: #1 Content Knowledge; #2 Human Development and Learning; #3 Diversity; #6 Instructional Delivery; #7 Communication; #8 Assessment)

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· Delivers and communicates content effectively

· Uses multiple teaching and learning strategies in meeting the needs of all students

· Uses questions/comments that promote higher order thinking skills

· Relates content to prior/future learning

· Engages students in learning

· Provides time for response / consideration / reflection

· Monitors and adjusts lessons according to the characteristics of the learner

· Provides sufficient guided practice before independence is expected

· Provides accurate, constructive, specific feedback

· Uses assessment to solicit responses/demonstrations in order to diagnose, modify, and design teaching strategies

· Coordinates and integrates a wide range of technologies

· Other descriptors related to instruction.

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COMMENTS:

III. The Classroom Environment

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· Creates a safe, respectful, cooperative and positive atmosphere

· Establishes and manages classroom procedures and routines

· Manages student behavior

· Makes expectations, rules, procedures and consequences clearly understood

· Manages time, materials and physical space to maximize student engagement.

· Maximizes instructional time.

· Other descriptors related to classroom environment

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IV. Professional Responsibilities

(The items listed below are the criteria that have been considered in evaluating teacher performance. The criteria have been aligned with Illinois Professional Teaching Standards: #9 Collaborative Relationships; #10 Reflective and Professional Growth; #11 Professional Conduct and Leadership)

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· Participates in curriculum staff development and student organizations

· Collaborates and problem-solves with other professionals

· Communicates effectively with parents and staff regarding student’s learning

· Stays current in instructional and technological methodologies

· Participates in professional organizations

· Maintains accurate records

· Complies with district policies and procedures

· Performs assigned duties and requests by administration

· Demonstrates punctuality and reliability

· Consistently projects an image of professionalism

· Reflects and demonstrates initiative in assessing and improving performance

· Other descriptors related to professional responsibilities.

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COMMENTS:

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