Common use of Observation Process Clause in Contracts

Observation Process. a. The first observation for classroom teachers and non-teachers will be completed by January 15th. b. All new classroom teachers and new non-classroom teachers shall be observed at least once for a total observation time of thirty (30) minutes within the first (90) ninety calendar days of their employment. c. All classroom teachers and non-classroom teachers in the 3rd year of provisional status under RCW 28A.405.220 shall be observed at least three (3) times for not less than ninety (90) minutes. d. Following each observation or series of observations the evaluator shall promptly document the results of the observation in writing, and shall provide the classroom teacher and non-classroom teacher with a copy thereof within three (3) days after such report is prepared. e. At least one (1) observation of an employee on the comprehensive evaluation during the year shall include an entire observation cycle of pre-observation/planning conference, a formal observation, and a post-observation conference. A post- observation conference is mandatory if problems are noted. f. Required, formal observations of classroom teachers and non-classroom teachers will not take place on half, early release, or late start days, the day before winter or spring break, and on days of an assembly or a modified schedule, unless mutually agreed upon by the evaluator and classroom teacher or non-classroom teacher in written form. Late start Mondays are not included in these exclusions. g. All observations shall be conducted openly. No audio or video devices shall be used to listen to or record the procedures of any class, unless mutually agreed upon by the evaluator and classroom teacher or non-classroom teacher in written form. h. For any classroom teacher or non-classroom teacher who may be recommended for probation, a minimum of one (1) formal observation shall be completed by December 15th. i. Criteria noted as needing improvement shall be documented on the observation form with recommendations for improvement. j. All required formal observations will be completed by May 1st.