Common use of Procedure for Non-Probationary Teachers Clause in Contracts

Procedure for Non-Probationary Teachers. A. Non-probationary teachers shall receive an evaluation every year. B. The administrator in charge of a building or unit where teachers are assigned is responsible for the evaluation process of all licensed employees assigned to the building or unit. The administrator may delegate evaluations to one or more individuals holding a principal or administrator license and/or who have been trained in the District’s evaluation process. C. Procedures for conducting evaluations will be determined by the evaluator with input from the teacher. The evaluation will include regular collection of data and feedback and improvement opportunities that are reasonably and timely provided. D. The Mid-Year Review for non-probationary teachers will take place no later than January 15 of every school year. However, the Mid-Year Review for any non-probationary teacher who may be deemed ineffective on the summative evaluation will have taken place on or before December 15. Additionally, at the discretion of the building principal, a mid-year Directed Improvement Plan will be created and monitored throughout the remainder of the evaluation cycle. E. Beginning with evaluations conducted during the 2014-15 school year, as required by Colorado law, a teacher whose performance is deemed ineffective shall receive written notice that his or her Performance Evaluation Rating shows a rating of ineffective, a copy of the documentation relied upon in measuring his or her performance, and identification of deficiencies. F. Beginning with evaluations conducted during the 2014-15 school year, for a non- probationary teacher, a rating of partially effective or ineffective shall be considered the first of two consecutive years of ineffective performance that results in loss of non-probationary status. Non-probationary status in this instance shall only be lost if the teacher is subsequently rated partially effective or ineffective during the following year in which they are employed as a teacher in the District. A non-probationary teacher must maintain an effective or higher rating to retain non-probationary status.