Evaluation Philosophy. The Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School is committed to an educational program which allows all students to progress continuously at their own learning rate in each subject area, which the goal of developing marketable skills and the academic foundation for further education as well as providing for the personal growth necessary for making life choices. The School recognizes that such a program and goal can be successful only if the School is staffed by teachers who understand this concept and have a genuine commitment to it. Only teachers who demonstrate such understanding by outstanding performance should be granted professional teacher status. Professional teacher status will be given only to those teachers who are highly qualified. The following criteria will be considered in evaluating all teachers: 1. The teacher must be able to teach in a classroom environment in which a number of learning activities are going on simultaneously. 2. The teacher must be able to function as a facilitator as well as a dispenser of knowledge, bringing appropriate resources to the student in a continuous learning experience. 3. The teacher must be well-qualified, certified, and/or licensed in his or her subject field and must be able to function effectively as a key link in a career information system for students. 4. The teacher must be able to work and teach creatively with a diverse and representative group of students. 5. The teacher must be able to function as a member of a team with other teachers, guidance counselors, and administration in a constructive and cooperative manner.
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