Professional Teacher
Evaluation System
RUBRIC
Holbrook Unified
Keywords
highlighted to differentiate levels. Websites linked to address areas.
Measure 1 The teacher
designs and plans instruction that develops students’ abilities to meet
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets--Level 1 |
Meets--Level 2 |
Meets--Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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1.1(a) Prepares written lesson plans according to
district lesson plan criteria (objective, strategy, assessment, and
modifications) |
___Does not use district lesson plan criteria |
___ Uses district lesson plan criteria consistently How to Write Lesson
Plans Six Common Mistakes in Lesson Planning |
Objectives ABC method for writing objectives Performance verbs for objectives
ABCD interactive for writing objectives Teaching Strategies Teaching strategies for English Teaching and Learning Strategies and Tasks Effective Instructional Strategies Designing Standards-Based Instruction |
Assessment
Modifications Modifications Demonstrating Mastery ELL Classroom Practices Checklist |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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1.1(b)Acquires and
uses information about individual students in preparing lessons |
___There is no documentation of individual student information |
___ Uses state assessment data to individualize instruction (AIMS, Terra Nova, Grade book, PO/competencies, student checklist) |
___ Uses state and district data to individualize instruction (District benchmarks, DIBELS, CLIP, IEP, Level 3 classroom data, portfolio w/notes that show individual students’ learning styles, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) |
___ Uses state, district, and classroom data to individualize instruction. (3-4 grade level assessments specific to standards; lesson plans refer to individual students) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets--Level 1 |
Meets--Level 2 |
Meets--Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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1.2 Writes clear
instructional objectives that are aligned to AZ academic standards |
___ Does not state the performance objective in the lesson plan. ___ Performance objective does not align to the Arizona Academic Standards |
____ The performance objective is stated in the lesson plan. ____ The performance objective aligns to the Arizona Academic Standards |
ABC method for writing objectives Performance verbs for objectives |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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1.3 Designs
instructional lessons using appropriate activities and resources |
___Lesson designs are not grade level/content appropriate |
____ Lesson designs are grade level/content appropriate |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets--Level 1 |
Meets--Level 2 |
Meets--Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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1.4 Modifies
lessons to meet the needs of all students |
____ Does not modify lessons to meet the needs of all students Teaching Strategies for Inclusion Teaching Strategies for SPED students |
____ Modifies assignments for all students including ELL, SPED, Gifted (Has copies of IEPs) |
____ Attends IEP meetings and uses modification for instruction (Meets w/ Sp. Ed. teacher(s); lists modifications on lesson plans) |
____ Works with the SPED teacher to implement and develop IEPs (Communicates w/ Sp. Ed. teacher frequently and plays a major role in developing IEPs) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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1.5 Uses
assessments aligned with instructional goals to determine students’ learning |
____ Does not use appropriate assessments and/or assessments do not align with instructional goals |
____ Uses appropriate assessments that align with instructional goals (1 or 2 assessments documented) |
____ Uses a variety of assessments to assess performance objectives (3 or more documented in portfolio) |
____ Uses a variety of
assessments to monitor student progress and tracks data for each student (Observation notes,
daily quizzes, unit tests, grade level assessments, District assessments;
multiple tests to show mastery of each |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
Measure 2 The
teacher creates and maintains a learning climate that supports the development
of students’ abilities to meet
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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2.1 Creates an
inclusive and caring classroom environment |
____ Does not affirm or correct student performance ____ Does not praise student learning performance ____ Is sarcastic toward students or gives insincere praise to students |
____ Affirms or corrects student performance ____ Praises student learning performance Effective Classroom
Management |
____ Affirms or corrects student performance equitably ____ Praises student learning performance equitably |
____ Consistently gives specific praise to students equitably while affirming their performance (Written, verbal, student conferences) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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2.2 Communicates
high expectations for learning and achievement |
____ Does not create a culture for learning by establishing and communicating high expectations for learning and a safe environment for taking risks. |
____ Evidence of a culture for learning is evident through the nature of interactions, student work displayed, and the tone of conversations in the classroom. |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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2.3 Establishes and
maintains a safe physical environment |
____ Classroom is not a safe physical environment i.e. hazards exist without precautions being communicated ____ Emergency fire exits are not posted |
____ Classroom is a safe physical environment ____ Emergency fire exits are posted |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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2.4(a) Uses
routines and procedures |
____ Does not hold students accountable for following established schedule/routines |
____ Consistently holds students accountable for following established schedule/routines |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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2.4(b) Maximizes
instructional time |
____ Instructional time is not consistently used for instructional activities |
____ Instructional time is consistently used for instructional activities—teacher is engaged with students |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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2.5(a) Monitors
student behavior |
____ Does not monitor or is unaware of student behavior ____ Does not respond or responds inappropriately to student behavior |
____ Monitors student behavior ____ Responds appropriately to student behavior (Attempts to handle problems and has referrals) |
____ Is proactive in addressing student behavior ____ Teacher’s response effectively changes student’s immediate behavior (Infrequent referrals, may have interruptions but teacher handles disruptions) |
____ Few or no behavior problems are evident in the classroom ____ Little or no instructional time is interrupted (Teacher has strategies in place to prevent students from becoming disruptive, has a strong impact on students in all settings) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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2.5(b) Follows
discipline plans |
____ Does not follow school discipline plan |
____Follows school
discipline plan in the classroom |
____Follows school discipline plan in the classroom and on assigned duties and activities |
____ Effectively manages student conduct in all school settings during the school day |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts _____Walk through |
Measure 3 The
teacher implements and manages instruction that develops students’ activities
to meet
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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3.1(a) Uses
appropriate instructional strategies |
____Instructional strategies not appropriate to grade level |
____ Consistently uses at least one relevant instructional strategy to teach content and uses technology when appropriate |
____ Consistently uses at least two relevant instructional strategies to teach content and uses technology when appropriate |
____ Consistently uses at least three relevant instructional strategies to teach content and uses technology when appropriate (Cooperative learning, direct instruction, graphic organizers, hands on activities) Effective Instructional
Strategies |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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3.1(b) Demonstrates
content knowledge |
____Lacks knowledge of content area ____Does not teach appropriate content |
____ Demonstrates knowledge of content area ____ Teaches appropriate content |
____ Demonstrates knowledge of content area for enrichment (Uses appropriate vocabulary and grammar, explains enrichment activities; describes real life applications) |
____ Implements enrichment activities in content area
(Uses several instructional activities; consistently
uses enrichment activities: compare/ contrast, summarizing, notes, non-linguistic representations, cooperative learning, etc.) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How Evaluated |
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3.2 Communicates/ models
instructional: a.) Objectives b.) Directions c.) Procedures
(specific) d.) Assessment
criteria. |
Does not communicate instructional: a. ____Objectives b. ____Directions c. ____Procedures d. ____Assessment criteria Objectives ABC method for writing objectives Performance verbs for objectives |
Communicates instructional: a. ____Objectives b. ____Directions c. ____Procedures d. ____Assessment criteria Assessment
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Employs techniques to have students communicate or demonstrate knowledge of instructional: a. ____Objectives b. ____Directions c. ____Procedures d. ____Assessment criteria |
Consistently employs techniques to have students communicate or demonstrate knowledge of instructional: a. ____Objectives b. ____Directions c. ____Procedures d. ____Assessment criteria |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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3.3 Provides
appropriate instructional activities for all students, i.e. at risk, ELL,
gifted, Sp. Ed., etc. (For Sp. Ed.
students, uses current IEP.) |
____Does not accommodate or modify instructional activities to meet the learning needs of all students |
____Modifies or accommodates instructional activities to meet the learning needs of all students Checklist for ELL applications in the classroom |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans __Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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3.4 Uses
thought-provoking questioning and/or instructional strategies (Uses Bloom’s
Taxonomy) |
____Uses only knowledge level strategies Instructional
Strategies |
____Uses knowledge and understanding level strategies Bloom’s Links |
____Uses knowledge, understanding, application, and analysis level strategies |
____ Appropriately uses all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans __Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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3.5 Has students on
task and actively engaged during the learning activities (Refer to
definitions in Glossary for authentic
and ritual engagement.) |
____Less than 75% of the students are on task or actively engaged during the learning activities |
____ The teacher has most students are engaged at the ritual level |
____ There is a combination of ritual and authentic engagement during the learning activities |
____ The teacher has most students authentically engaged in the learning activities |
____Observation ____ Conference ____Walk through |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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3.6 Monitors and
adjusts instruction to achieve lesson objective(s) |
____Does not monitor during instruction ____Does not adjust instruction to achieve lesson objectives |
____Uses some type of informal assessment to monitor understanding ____Adjusts instruction to a limited degree to achieve lesson objectives |
____Uses multiple informal assessment strategies to monitor understanding (Q & A: choral response, answer boards, signaling cards, sample problems) ____Adjusts instruction to achieve lesson objectives for students |
____ Uses multiple informal assessment strategies and adjusts instruction for all students who do not appear to achieve lesson objectives (Uses student tutors, individual help, group reteach) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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3.7 Checks for
understanding |
____Does not routinely administer assessments to check for student understanding |
____Routinely administers assessments to check for student understanding |
____Uses a variety of assessments to check for student understanding (Observation notes, daily quizzes, unit tests, grade level assessments, District assessments) |
____Involves students in self-evaluation to assess their understanding (Uses self reflection, teacher-student conferences, algorithms, writing summaries) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
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3.8 Provides timely
constructive feedback to individual students about their academic performance |
____Does not provide feedback in a timely manner ____Does not provide constructive feedback to students |
____Provides timely numerical feedback to students (Occasional written or verbal feedback, always gives graded numerical feedback) |
____ Provides two forms of feedback to students in a timely manner (i.e. numerical, verbal, or written) |
____Routinely provides timely numerical, written, and verbal feedback to all students (Written notes on assignments, grades assignments) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
artifacts ____Walk through |
Measure 4 The
teacher demonstrates professional responsibilities for assessing learning;
communicating to students, parents, other professionals and administrators; and
developing professionally.
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How Measured |
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4.1(a) Tracks
student progress toward meeting standards |
____Does not track student progress toward meeting standards |
____ Tracks student progress
toward meeting standards |
____ Evaluates student progress toward meeting standards (2 or more forms of records/data) |
____Keeps extensive records on each student’s progress toward meeting standards, including examples of student work (i.e. portfolio, checklist of standards/performance objectives, anecdotal records) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of lesson
plans ____Review of
teacher/student artifacts ____Walk through |
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4.1(b) Maintains accurate
records that show basis for
scores/grades |
____Does not maintain accurate records that show basis for scores/ grades |
____Maintains accurate records that show basis for scores/grades |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of teacher/student
artifacts |
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4.1(c) |
____Does not update Gradebook and/or PASS (in a timely manner) weekly |
____Keeps Gradebook and/or PASS updated (on a regular basis) weekly |
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____Observation ____Conference ____Review of
teacher/student artifacts |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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4.2(a) Informs the
family about the classroom instructional program and encourages family involvement |
____Does not inform the family about the classroom academic program or encourage family involvement |
____ Informs the family about classroom academic program (through syllabus, Week-at-a-Glance, newsletters, academic nights, conferences, etc.) |
____Informs the family about the classroom academic program and encourages family involvement (Sends frequent newsletters, visits or phones parents) |
____Invites parents to participate in classroom learning activities (such as Science Fair, Reading Under the Stars, Spring Fling, class visits, plays, programs, assemblies) Connecting with Parents |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of
teacher/student artifacts |
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4.2(b) Informs the
family of student’s progress |
____Does not inform families of students’ progress |
____Sends all required progress reports concerning students’ academic progress (PASS, report cards, mid-term progress) |
____Informs families of students’ progress at least once beyond required reporting (Notifies parents of at-risk students between mid and end) |
____ Communicates with families of students’ progress more than once beyond required reporting (Notifies parents of at-risk students twice monthly) |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of
teacher/student artifacts |
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4.3 Improves/
updates content knowledge and teaching skills by participating in
professional development activities |
____Does not participate in required professional development activities |
____Participates in required professional development activities |
____Attends more than required professional development activities |
____Has a personal plan for professional development that includes activities such as classes, workshops, professional reading, collaboration |
____Conference ____Review of
sign-in sheets ____Transcripts/logs/
certificates |
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How
Evaluated |
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4.4 Applies and
shares content and pedagogical skills |
____Does not use or share content and pedagogical skills |
____Uses and shares content and pedagogical skills |
____Prepares and shares information with colleagues from all professional development activities attended |
____Willingly mentors, willing to have student teachers, presents at faculty meetings, has leadership role in grade level, department, school, district |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of teacher artifacts |
The following area of professional responsibility is included under the
Narrative section for Measure 4. The
principal will evaluate the teacher in this area based on:
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet |
Meets or Meets—Level 1 |
Meets—Level 2 |
Meets—Level 3 |
How Evaluated |
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Participates in
school and district events |
____Does not participate in school and district events |
____Participates in required school and district events |
____Participates in school and district events beyond those required |
____ Regularly attends school/ district sponsored events and recognizes students’ accomplishments from their participation in them |
____Observation ____Conference ____Review of
teacher/student artifacts |