Common use of Evaluation Format Clause in Contracts

Evaluation Format. The primary purpose and role of evaluation is to strengthen and improve the educational program of the district by assisting the individual teacher to become more effective. 1. Self-Evaluation/Teacher Evaluation: a. Self-evaluation is to be considered an integral and important part of the total evaluation program. Prior to formal evaluation and conferences, teachers are expected to thoughtfully and carefully evaluate themselves on the district’s adopted evaluation criteria. b. This self-evaluation is to serve as a portion of the basis for the formal evaluation conference. It is to be turned in to the principal and does become a part of the teacher’s file. c. The principal should ascertain that the teacher has conscientiously endeavored to objectively and forthrightly self-evaluate his/her own teaching performance recognizing his/her strengths and unique capabilities as well as the area in which improvement should and can be achieved. 2. Working with the Teacher: The principal, as well as other supervising personnel, has the responsibility for constantly and constructively working with the teacher to assist him/her in improving job performance. As an alternative to the traditional classroom observation, the teacher and administrator may agree to utilize documented classroom walkthroughs to gather instructional data. This will entail a minimum of 5, maximum of 10 classroom walkthroughs, of 5-10 minutes each. This new option for evaluating teachers will be piloted during the 2020-2021 school year. [See appendix “C” for Walkthrough Template] 3. Appraising Results of Performance: Appraisal of performance will be incorporated into and be an important part of the overall teacher evaluation procedure.