Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
Criteria
The teacher:
a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different
perspectives related to the content area.
b. Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content
area meaningful and accessible for every student.
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
Criteria
The teacher:
a. Utilizes student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in
planning for instruction.
b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic
success of all students.
c. Uses students’ developmental needs, background, and interests in planning for
instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
e. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing
of instruction.
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.
Criteria
The teacher:
a. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive
levels.
b. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student
needs.
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social,
emotional, and academic growth.
e. Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional
process.
f. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
Criteria
a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and
instruction.
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student
progress.