Common use of Evaluation of Classroom Teachers Clause in Contracts

Evaluation of Classroom Teachers. A. As used in this section, “certificated classroom teacher” and “teacher” mean a certificated employee who provides academically-focused instruction to students and holds one or more of the certificates pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140(1) through (3) and (6)(a) through (e) and (g). All certificated staff including counselors and academic coaches fall under these guidelines. B. It shall be the responsibility of a principal or his or her designee to evaluate (unless a conflict of interest) all classroom teachers in his or her school. 1. During each school year all classroom teachers shall be observed for the purposes of evaluation at least twice in the performance of their assigned duties. 2. Total observation time for each teacher for each school year shall be not less than sixty minutes. 3. A teacher on provisional status as defined in RCW 28A.405.220 shall be observed at least three times in the performance of his or her duties and the total observation time for the school year shall not be less than ninety minutes. Provisional employees shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.220 and will not be entitled to probation prior to nonrenewal. 4. Following each observation, or series of observations, the principal or other evaluator shall promptly document the results of the observation in writing, and shall provide the teacher with a copy thereof within five days after such report is prepared. 5. New teachers shall be observed at least three times for a total observation time of ninety minutes during the first ninety calendar days of their employment period. An additional three observations will be conducted for a total observation time of ninety minutes before the final evaluation. (6 observations and 2 evaluations totaling 180 minutes).

Evaluation of Classroom Teachers. A. As used in this section, “certificated classroom teacher” and “teacher” mean a certificated employee who provides academically-focused instruction to students and holds one or more of the certificates pursuant to WAC 181-79A-140(1) through (3) and (6)(a) through (e) and (g). All certificated staff including counselors and academic coaches fall under these guidelines. B. . It shall be the responsibility of a principal or his or her designee to evaluate (unless a conflict of interest) all classroom teachers in his or her school. 1. During each school year all classroom teachers shall be observed for the purposes of evaluation at least twice in the performance of their assigned duties. 2. Total observation time for each teacher for each school year shall be not less than sixty minutes. 3. A teacher on provisional status as defined in RCW 28A.405.220 shall be observed at least three times in the performance of his or her duties and the total observation time for the school year shall not be less than ninety minutes. Provisional employees shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.405.220 and will not be entitled to probation prior to nonrenewal. 4. Following each observation, or series of observations, the principal or other evaluator shall promptly document the results of the observation in writing, and shall provide the teacher with a copy thereof within five days after such report is prepared. 5. New teachers shall be observed at least three times for a total observation time of ninety minutes during the first ninety calendar days of their employment period. An additional three observations will be conducted for a total observation time of ninety minutes before the final evaluation. (6 observations and 2 evaluations totaling 180 minutes).. Procedures for Evaluation of Classroom Teachers The evaluative criteria must contain as a minimum the criteria established by the superintendent of public instruction. Washington State criteria: 1 Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement 2 Demonstrating effective teaching practices 3 Recognizing individual student learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs 4 Providing clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum;