Title:      Classroom Teacher: Regular Education/Special Education

 

Domains and Components will be used for teacher evaluation in conjunction with measures of student growth.  Measures of student growth will be aligned with Sabine Parish Schools System’s Accountability System.

 

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:  To plan and implement a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally.

 

Domain 1:  Planning and Preparation – 1C Setting Instructional Outcomes

·         The teacher values, sequences, and aligns curriculum-enabling students to build their understanding of important ideas from concept to concept.

·         The teacher designs and structures lessons so that learner outcomes are at an appropriate cognitive level.

·         The teacher writes and plans multi-disciplinary outcomes for student learning.

·         The teacher creates and /or uses a variety of assessment tools that are curriculum-aligned and challenging.

Doman 2:  The Classroom Environment- 2C- Managing Classroom Procedures

·         The teacher helps students to develop skills to work purposefully and cooperatively in groups.

·         The teacher facilitates lessons that engage students in different types of activities-large groups, small groups, and independent work.

·         The teacher ensures smooth functioning of all routines and maximizes instructional time.

Domain 3:  Instruction-3B-Questioning and Discussion Techniques

·         The teacher develops and presents questions that cause students to think and reflect; resulting in a deeper understanding of the topic.

·         The teacher promotes learning through discussion.

·         The teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion and enlists the assistance of students to ensure the outcome.

Domain 3:  Instruction-3C-Engaging Students in Learning

·         The teacher facilitates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned with the goals of the lesson.

·         The teacher groups students for instruction in a variety of ways using factors such as similar backgrounds, ability levels, as well as random groupings.

·         The teacher selects instructional materials suited to engaging students in understanding and learning at a deeper level.

·         The teacher delivers lessons that are appropriately structured and paced.

Domain 3:  Instruction-3D- Using Assessment in Instruction

·         The teacher aligns assessment to the curriculum.

·         The teacher informs students of the criteria for assessment.

·         The teacher monitors student learning using a variety of techniques.

·         The teacher provides valuable feedback in a timely, constructive and substantive manner.

·         The teacher promotes student self-assessment and student self-monitoring of their progress.

Professionalism Competency – The teacher contributes to achieving the school’s mission, engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities, and creates and sustains partnerships with families, colleagues and communities.

·         The teacher engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.

·         The teacher collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the school’s mission.

 

Any and all duties as assigned by the School Principal, Administration, and/or Superintendent.