Distinguished. Professional practice at Level 4 is that of a master professional whose practices operate at a qualitatively different level from those of other professional peers. To achieve this rating, a teacher would need to have received a majority of distinguished ratings on the criterion scores. A teacher at this level must show evidence of average to high impact on student growth. Ongoing, reflective teaching and leading is demonstrated through the highest level of expertise and commitment to all students' learning, challenging professional growth, and collaborative practice. Student Growth shall mean the change in student achievement between two points in time. Student Growth Data shall mean relevant multiple measures that can include classroom-based, school-based, school district-based, and state-based tools. Classroom teachers shall mean those staff with an assigned group of students who provide academically focused instruction and grades for students. Other certificated educators shall mean certificated support personnel including: psychologists, teachers of the visually impaired, occupational therapists (OTs); physical therapists (PTs); speech language pathologists (SLPs); counselors; library media specialists; and instructional specialists including district program specialists for special education, career and technical education (CTE), Safety Net, and ML; technology integration specialists, curriculum and assessment specialists, and consulting teachers.
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Distinguished. Professional practice at Level 4 is that of a master professional whose practices operate at a qualitatively different level from those of other professional peers. To achieve this rating, a teacher would need to have received a majority of distinguished ratings on the criterion scores. A teacher at this level must show evidence of average to high impact on student growth. Ongoing, reflective teaching and leading is demonstrated through the highest level of expertise and commitment to all students' learning, challenging professional growth, and collaborative practice. Student Growth shall mean the change in student achievement between two points in time. Student Growth Data shall mean relevant multiple measures that can include classroom-based, school-school- based, school district-based, and state-based tools. Classroom teachers shall mean those staff with an assigned group of students who provide academically focused instruction and grades for students. Other certificated educators shall mean certificated support personnel including: psychologists, teachers of the visually impaired, occupational therapists (OTs); physical therapists (PTs); speech language pathologists (SLPs); counselors; library media specialists; and instructional specialists including district program specialists for special education, career and technical education (CTE), Safety Net, and MLELL; technology integration specialists, curriculum and assessment specialists, and consulting teachers.
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