2] Career Teacher Development Plan

The following chart depicts the class observation schedule for 1st, 2nd, 3rd , and 4th year teachers. The ( ) indicates the class observation is at the discretion of the Department Chair, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal or Principal.

1st Year Teacher

2nd Year Teacher

3rd Year Teacher

4th Year Teacher September October November December January February March April

Dept.

Chair and

Principal Asst. Prin. Dept. Chair (Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept. Chair) Principal (Asst. Principal) (Dean) (Dept. Chair) (Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept Chair)

Asst. Prin. Dept. Chair Principal (Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept. Chair) Principal, Asst. Principal, or Dean (Dept. Chair)

(Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept Chair)

(Principal) (Asst. Principal) (Dean) (Dept. Chair) Dept. Chair (Principal, Asst. Principal, or Dean)

(Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept Chair)

(Principal) (Asst. Principal) (Dean) (Dept. Chair) Principal, Asst. Principal, or Dean (Dept. Chair)

(Principal) (Asst. Prin.) (Dean) (Dept. Chair)

May

Special Note: Each teacher is granted one time to suggest to the Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students that the time chosen for an observation may not be the best time. The Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students will come back another time.

CAREER TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 5 PLUS YEAR TEACHERS

The Illinois State Board of Education grants recognition status to schools based on the school’s compliance with relevant statues and administrative rules as evidenced in part by an onsite review. St. Francis High School is recognized as a non-public school with “Full Recognition”. In accordance with the ISBE 91-04A Nonpublic School Evaluation Instrument, the school’s personnel policies require:

A formal evaluation is performed at least every two years in terms of proficiency and competency. This requirement includes the principal and other instructional administrators.

Reference(s): [23 Ill. Adm. Code 425.30(c)(5-7)] and [23 Ill. Adm. Code 425.30(c)(3)(B)]

F o r m a l C l a s s r o o m O b s e r v a t i o n s

The Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students will complete formal, unannounced classroom observations during January, February or March. This includes a post-observation

conference. The Teacher Performance Appraisal (Appendix D) includes The Four Domains* of Teaching Responsibility.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

a. Applying Knowledge of Content and

Pedagogy b. Knowing and Valuing Students c. Setting Instructional Outcomes d. Using Resources Effectively e. Planning Coherent Instruction f. Designing and Analyzing Assessments a. Cultivating Respectful and Affirming Environments b. Fostering a Culture for Learning c. Maintaining Purposeful Environments d. Supporting Positive Student Behavior e. Organizing Spaces for Learning

Domain 3: Learning Experiences

a. Communicating About Purpose and Content b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques c. Engaging Students in Learning d. Using Assessment for Learning e. Responding Flexibly to Student Needs a. Engaging in Reflective Practices b. Documenting Student Progress c. Engaging Families and Communities d. Contributing to School Community and Culture e. Growing and Developing Professionally f. Acting in Service of Students

Domain 2: Learning Environments

Domain 4: Principled Teaching

* The Framework for Teaching Evaluation. 2022, The Danielson Group.

C o g n i a

Participation in the Cognia accreditation process is required for all teachers. The extent of involvement will vary throughout the process.

S t u d e n t S u r v e y

It is recommended that each teacher continue to conduct a written student survey at the end of each course.

I n d i v i d u a l P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t

Participation in the school’s professional development offerings, as appropriate, is expected. Participation in outside-of-school professional classes/workshops/seminars is encouraged.