Common use of PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS Clause in Contracts

PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS. 1. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter. a. Appraisee gives clarifying explanations of subject matter when necessary, broadening the students' knowledge/skill of the topic. b. Appraisee provides student(s) with clear and accurate information that is both current and relevant, and that goes beyond the basic curriculum. c. Appraisee answers students' questions accurately with explanation(s) and/or facilitates acquisition of the information. 2. Makes effective use of materials appropriate to student ability and curriculum. a. Appraisee creates supplementary materials that will enhance student understanding and stimulate thinking. b. Appraisee identifies students' needs and modifies and adapts materials accordingly. c. Appraisee makes use of available equipment appropriate to the specific course. d. Uses a variety of instructional materials and classroom activities including audio-visual aids and multi-media equipment. 3. Maintains written lesson plans that act as a guide for instruction. a. Appraisee presents up-to-date plan book. b. Lesson plans show advanced planning and allow for flexibility. c. Lesson plans include objective(s)/purpose, strategies for achieving objective(s)/purpose and assignments. d. Plans are relevant to the approved curriculum. e. Organizes classes and work so that substitutes can function with a minimum of loss of learning for students. 4. Provides clear introduction with objective(s) that are understood by students. a. Appraisee clearly explains the class objective(s) for the period in an organized manner. b. Students demonstrate understanding of the objective(s) through action, verbal contribution, or in written form. 5. Provides logical development of lesson. a. Learning is reinforced, new materials are introduced and opportunities are provided to master new materials. b. There is a sequential development of ideas where new concepts or ideas are connected to those previously taught. c. The lesson has an introduction, development and closure/transition. d. Activities are focused on stated objectives. 6. Provides clear conclusions that summarize key points in the lesson. a. Appraisee asks students to restate main (key) points covered at appropriate times throughout the lesson and/or summarizes student responses. b. Appraisee provides closure activities, such as drills, homework, written or oral activities, lab practice, etc., to reinforce main concepts of lesson. c. Appraisee reinforces main ideas throughout the lesson and links key terms, activities, labs, etc., with stated daily objectives. 7. Maintains good rapport and respect between appraisee and student. a. Communications between appraisee and students are courteous and respectful. b. Students feel free to ask questions in an atmosphere of open communication. c. Appraisee encourages and supports students in working to their maximum potential, taking into consideration individual differences. d. An atmosphere of warmth and caring is evident in the classroom. e. Displays interest and enthusiasm for teaching. f. Helps students apply their experiences to life situations. 8. Asks effective questions that involve students. a. Appraisee asks questions that are varied in design to involve well thought out responses. b. Appraisee asks questions that are designed to guide the students through the lesson. c. Appraisee allows sufficient time for students to reply to questions. d. Appraisee directs questions to a broad cross section of students. e. Appraisee asks questions that promote higher level thinking skills. 9. Moves about the classroom to encourage student participation and provide individual assistance. a. Appraisee moves about the class in a manner designed to provide encouragement, motivation and/or assistance. b. Appraisee moves about the class to ensure that students are on-task. c. Appraisee communicates with students and extends himself/herself to students. 10. Encourages and maintains active participation of students in the learning activity. a. Appraisee accepts student responses in a positive and supportive manner. b. Appraisee uses a variety of instructional techniques. c. Appraisee acts as a facilitator, maintaining an open atmosphere in which all students are encouraged to actively participate in the lesson. 11. Provides modification for students, where appropriate. a. Appraisee makes available a variety of activities/projects to supplement the curriculum. b. Appraisee displays spontaneity and ability to change the pace of lesson in order to respond to student needs. c. Appraisee uses different strategies within the class to gain student participation and understanding. d. Instructional guides are available upon request. e. Adjusts physical environment to accommodate variety in learning situations. 12. Makes effective use of voice. a. Appraisee modulates voice to encourage, motivate, and accentuate a point to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom. b. Appraisee speaks with appropriate volume, clarity, and inflection. c. Appraisee modulates the voice in a manner that is pleasant, effective, and maximizes interest. 13. Maintains effective class routines. a. Appraisee uses time efficiently on administrative tasks; i.e., attendance, returning corrected papers, distributing equipment and supplies, etc. b. Appraisee provides a smooth transition between different modes of instruction. c. Appraisee has developed effective procedures for the proper use of equipment and demonstrates a concern for safety. 14. Maintains control and order in the classroom. a. Appraisee establishes and maintains reasonable guidelines that create an atmosphere conducive to learning. b. Appraisee is fair and consistent in the application of established standards of student behavior and manages behavior problems on an individual basis. c. Appraisee has planned an adequate quantity of class activities to keep students focused on learning objectives. d. Provides an atmosphere that recognizes the worth and dignity of all classroom members. 15. Manages class time effectively. a. The day's lesson begins and ends on time. b. Appraisee provides an effective introduction and conclusion with materials relating to the day's objective planned to cover the entire period. c. Appraisee provides valid educational experiences during the class period that keep students on-task and focused on the lesson's objectives. 16. Shows evidence of adequate pacing of course material. a. Appraisee varies length of time spent on material according to difficulty, specific objectives, and ability of students. b. Appraisee meets curriculum goals according to student need and ability within course time lines. c. Appraisee follows the scope and sequence for the course in preparing plans. d. The observed lesson and lesson plans indicate progression at a rate that meets course proficiencies in the prescribed time. 17. Assigns meaningful homework and class work. a. Homework and class work reinforce the day's lesson and/or prepares the student for the following lessons. b. Homework and class work conform to objectives stated in curriculum guide and lesson plans. c. Homework and class work are relevant to the lesson's objectives, which incorporate a variety of instructional modes allowing for diversity among students. d. Homework and class work are designed to increase motivation, comprehension, and higher level thinking skills. 18. Uses testing and evaluation procedures regularly. a. Grade book reflects variety in methods of evaluating student progress (e.g., quizzes, tests, oral participation, homework, work sheets, essays, art work, projects, whatever is relevant to the course of study). b. Suitable evaluations are administered at appropriate time intervals. c. Uses tests for diagnostic purposes to re-evaluate instructional procedures and as a means of review. 19. Informs students promptly of evaluation results. 20. Maintains efficient and clear records. a. Appraisee presents updated grade book to the evaluator. b. Appraisee keeps a complete record of students' attendance and lateness. c. Grades are legible, labeled, and dated. d. Grade policy and key are included in the front of the grade book. 21. Has meaningful room displays that include student work. a. Bulletin board area is functional, including daily notices and other school-related information when appropriate. b. Room displays related to the curriculum with material arid student work that is current and relevant when possible. c. Room displays are attractively exhibited to enhance the learning climate. 22. Has positive interpersonal relationships. a. Respects variance of opinion within the staff. b. Xxxxxxxxxx with colleagues to maintain good atmosphere. c. Works with colleagues to evaluate the total program effectiveness. d. Accepts and encourages administrative assistance. e. Develops a working rapport with non-certified personnel. f. Encourages parental involvement and visitation with the school. g. Conducts individual and group parent conferences professionally. h. Communicates positively with the parents about the school and district. 23. Professional conduct and ethics a. Assumes share of team, departmental, and school responsibilities relating to assignment. b. Attends scheduled meetings regularly. c. Participates in school district in-service activities. 24. Professional bearing a. Practices grooming which reflects a positive self-image (is neat, clean and appropriately attired). b. Exercises emotional restraint under stress. 25. Professional responsibilities outside the classroom. a. Promptness for duties assigned (playground, hall, bus, etc.) b. Attentiveness to assigned responsibility.

PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS. 1. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter. a. Appraisee gives clarifying explanations of subject matter when necessary, broadening the students' knowledge/skill of the topic. b. Appraisee provides student(s) with clear and accurate information that is both current and relevant, and that goes beyond the basic curriculum. c. Appraisee answers students' questions accurately with explanation(s) and/or facilitates acquisition of the information. 2. Makes effective use of materials appropriate to student ability and curriculum. a. Appraisee creates supplementary materials that will enhance student understanding and stimulate thinking. b. Appraisee identifies students' needs and modifies and adapts materials accordingly. c. Appraisee makes use of available equipment appropriate to the specific course. d. Uses a variety of instructional materials and classroom activities including audio-visual aids and multi-media equipment. 3. Maintains written lesson plans that act as a guide for instruction. a. Appraisee presents up-to-date plan book. b. Lesson plans show advanced planning and allow for flexibility. c. Lesson plans include objective(s)/purpose, strategies for achieving objective(s)/purpose and assignments. d. Plans are relevant to the approved curriculum. e. Organizes classes and work so that substitutes can function with a minimum of loss of learning for students. 4. Provides clear introduction with objective(s) that are understood by students. a. Appraisee clearly explains the class objective(s) for the period in an organized manner. b. Students demonstrate understanding of the objective(s) through action, verbal contribution, or in written form. 5. Provides logical development of lesson. a. Learning is reinforced, new materials are introduced and opportunities are provided to master new materials. b. There is a sequential development of ideas where new concepts or ideas are connected to those previously taught. c. The lesson has an introduction, development and closure/transition. d. Activities are focused on stated objectives. 6. Provides clear conclusions that summarize key points in the lesson. a. Appraisee asks students to restate main (key) points covered at appropriate times throughout the lesson and/or summarizes student responses. b. Appraisee provides closure activities, such as drills, homework, written or oral activities, lab practice, etc., to reinforce main concepts of lesson. c. Appraisee reinforces main ideas throughout the lesson and links key terms, activities, labs, etc., with stated daily objectives. 7. Maintains good rapport and respect between appraisee and student. a. Communications between appraisee and students are courteous and respectful. b. Students feel free to ask questions in an atmosphere of open communication. c. Appraisee encourages and supports students in working to their maximum potential, taking into consideration individual differences. d. An atmosphere of warmth and caring is evident in the classroom. e. Displays interest and enthusiasm for teaching. f. Helps students apply their experiences to life situations. 8. Asks effective questions that involve students. a. Appraisee asks questions that are varied in design to involve well thought out responses. b. Appraisee asks questions that are designed to guide the students through the lesson. c. Appraisee allows sufficient time for students to reply to questions. d. Appraisee directs questions to a broad cross section of students. e. Appraisee asks questions that promote higher level thinking skills. 9. Moves about the classroom to encourage student participation and provide individual assistance. a. Appraisee moves about the class in a manner designed to provide encouragement, motivation and/or assistance. b. Appraisee moves about the class to ensure that students are on-on- task. c. Appraisee communicates with students and extends himself/herself to students. 10. Encourages and maintains active participation of students in the learning activity. a. Appraisee accepts student responses in a positive and supportive manner. b. Appraisee uses a variety of instructional techniques. c. Appraisee acts as a facilitator, maintaining an open atmosphere in which all students are encouraged to actively participate in the lesson. 11. Provides modification for students, where appropriate. a. Appraisee makes available a variety of activities/projects to supplement the curriculum. b. Appraisee displays spontaneity and ability to change the pace of lesson in order to respond to student needs. c. Appraisee uses different strategies within the class to gain student participation and understanding. d. Instructional guides are available upon request. e. Adjusts physical environment to accommodate variety in learning situations. 12. Makes effective use of voice. a. Appraisee modulates voice to encourage, motivate, and accentuate a point to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom. b. Appraisee speaks with appropriate volume, clarity, and inflection. c. Appraisee modulates the voice in a manner that is pleasant, effective, and maximizes interest. 13. Maintains effective class routines. a. Appraisee uses time efficiently on administrative tasks; i.e., attendance, returning corrected papers, distributing equipment and supplies, etc. b. Appraisee provides a smooth transition between different modes of instruction. c. Appraisee has developed effective procedures for the proper use of equipment and demonstrates a concern for safety. 14. Maintains control and order in the classroom. a. Appraisee establishes and maintains reasonable guidelines that create an atmosphere conducive to learning. b. Appraisee is fair and consistent in the application of established standards of student behavior and manages behavior problems on an individual basis. c. Appraisee has planned an adequate quantity of class activities to keep students focused on learning objectives. d. Provides an atmosphere that recognizes the worth and dignity of all classroom members. 15. Manages class time effectively. a. The day's lesson begins and ends on time. b. Appraisee provides an effective introduction and conclusion with materials relating to the day's objective planned to cover the entire period. c. Appraisee provides valid educational experiences during the class period that keep students on-task and focused on the lesson's objectives. 16. Shows evidence of adequate pacing of course material. a. Appraisee varies length of time spent on material according to difficulty, specific objectives, and ability of students. b. Appraisee meets curriculum goals according to student need and ability within course time lines. c. Appraisee follows the scope and sequence for the course in preparing plans. d. The observed lesson and lesson plans indicate progression at a rate that meets course proficiencies in the prescribed time. 17. Assigns meaningful homework and class work. a. Homework and class work reinforce the day's lesson and/or prepares the student for the following lessons. b. Homework and class work conform to objectives stated in curriculum guide and lesson plans. c. Homework and class work are relevant to the lesson's objectives, which incorporate a variety of instructional modes allowing for diversity among students. d. Homework and class work are designed to increase motivation, comprehension, and higher level thinking skills. 18. Uses testing and evaluation procedures regularly. a. Grade book reflects variety in methods of evaluating student progress (e.g., quizzes, tests, oral participation, homework, work sheets, essays, art work, projects, whatever is relevant to the course of study). b. Suitable evaluations are administered at appropriate time intervals. c. Uses tests for diagnostic purposes to re-evaluate instructional procedures and as a means of review. 19. Informs students promptly of evaluation results. 20. Maintains efficient and clear records. a. Appraisee presents updated grade book to the evaluator. b. Appraisee keeps a complete record of students' attendance and lateness. c. Grades are legible, labeled, and dated. d. Grade policy and key are included in the front of the grade book. 21. Has meaningful room displays that include student work. a. Bulletin board area is functional, including daily notices and other school-related information when appropriate. b. Room displays related to the curriculum with material arid student work that is current and relevant when possible. c. Room displays are attractively exhibited to enhance the learning climate. 22. Has positive interpersonal relationships. a. Respects variance of opinion within the staff. b. Xxxxxxxxxx with colleagues to maintain good atmosphere. c. Works with colleagues to evaluate the total program effectiveness. d. Accepts and encourages administrative assistance. e. Develops a working rapport with non-certified personnel. f. Encourages parental involvement and visitation with the school. g. Conducts individual and group parent conferences professionally. h. Communicates positively with the parents about the school and district. 23. Professional conduct and ethics a. Assumes share of team, departmental, and school responsibilities relating to assignment. b. Attends scheduled meetings regularly. c. Participates in school district in-service activities. 24. Professional bearing a. Practices grooming which reflects a positive self-image (is neat, clean and appropriately attired). b. Exercises emotional restraint under stress. 25. Professional responsibilities outside the classroom. a. Promptness for duties assigned (playground, hall, bus, etc.) b. Attentiveness to assigned responsibility.