Common use of Probationary Educators Clause in Contracts

Probationary Educators. a. Probationary educators meet one of the following criteria: i. New to the profession and in their first through third years in the District ii. From out-of-state and in their first through third year in the District iii. Non-probationary from another Kansas school District and in their first and second years in the District b. Annual Requirements i. Individual preliminary conference held prior to the 60th class day between administrator and educator to determine measurable goals. The administrator will guide and approve goals in relation to the KEEP2 rubric, building and District goals. *Goals for Professional Development Plans must also be approved by the administrator according to state regulations. ii. Formal appraisals that include student growth, educator goal, professional responsibilities, classroom observations related to the goals, and assigned duties. iii. Required participation in the District’s three-year induction program. iv. The educator is responsible to produce and maintain evidence which is required to document completion of all multiple measures. This evidence must be presented/ uploaded to their administrator during the formative follow-up meetings for monitoring and input. Examples of evidence for all measures can be found under sections IV-VII in the KEEP2 training manual.