FAQ
How often are teachers evaluated?
What is the recourse when denied a 5-year evaluation?
Send a copy of your denial. A highly qualified means No Child Left Behind compliant, not a score of 5. Please notify the MTA office if a lack of friendliness, insufficient professional development, or not on leadership is the reason for denial.
How often are teachers evaluated?
Probationary teachers shall be evaluated at least once each school year [Article VIII.C.8]. Permanent teachers who receive a “satisfactory” evaluation shall be evaluated once every two years regardless of assignment, transfer, etc [Article VIII.C.9]. *Evaluation of a permanent certificated employee may be at least every five years based on certain conditions being met [Article VIII.C.10].
What is the instructional employee responsible for?
All instructional employees shall be responsible for two (2) professional goals. One (1) goal shall be identified by the instructional employee and related to the District annual focus. One (1) goal will be identified by the instructional employee, representing a major component of his/her growth as a professional. Both goals must be mutually agreed upon by the instructional employee and the evaluator. Any appeal will be presented to the evaluator’s Senior Director for resolution [Article VIII.A.3].
The administrator can not dictate a list of objectives. The evaluation and assessment of instructional employee competence shall not include the use of publishers’ norms established by standardized tests and consideration of mitagating factors should be included.
What are the procedures for plan of improvement?
The Plan of Improvement is intended to help the certificated employee by establishing a clear plan for support including coaching, feedback, and a commitment for support, resources, and follow-up by the evaluator. The evaluator shall commit to being clear on support and resources available. In consideration of individual needs, the Plan of Improvement duration shall be determined by the evaluator in consultation with the certificated employee. The plan of improvement shall be a minimum of four (4) weeks in length, and with mutual consent, may be extended as necessary. In no case shall there be a formal observation of the certificated employee before the four (4) weeks have lapsed [Article VIII.D.2].
What are the time frames for evaluation forms?
Completed evaluation forms for all personnel subject to evaluation during that year shall be transmitted by the evaluator to the evaluatee not later than thirty (30) days prior to the last day of that evaluation year. The entire evaluation process, including all forms and meetings, shall be completed within the school year in which the evaluation began. The evaluator and evaluatee shall discuss the completed evaluation forms prior to the last school day of the evaluation year. [Article VIII.C.16].
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