2nd Year Teacher

2 n d Y e a r T e a c h e r Meetings

a) Participation in the school’s professional development offerings, as appropriate, is expected.

Participation in outside-of-school professional classes/workshops/seminars is encouraged.

Observations (refer to chart on page 6) a) The Assistant Principal may complete an informal, unannounced observation during

September. This will include a post-observation conference. b) Invite Department Chair to conduct an informal class observation during October. Refer to the Department Chair Observation Checklist form (Appendix B). c) The Principal may complete an informal, unannounced observation during November. This will include a post-observation conference. d) The Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Students may complete a formal, unannounced evaluation during January, February, or March. This will include a post-observation conference. Refer to the Teacher Performance Appraisal (Appendix D) for areas of evaluation. e) At the discretion of the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, or Department Chair, any subsequent observations will be during December through April or any other time of the school year. These will include a post-observation conference.

To Do

a) Due September 30: Complete the Professional Goal form (Appendix A). The emphasis may focus on one or more of the following areas: Planning and Preparation, Learning

Environments, Learning Experiences, Principled Teaching or other areas for development and professional growth. Note: The Principal, Assistant Principal or Department Chair may predetermine goal/s. Submit to the Principal and Department Chair. b) Due End of Semester: Conduct a written student survey (Appendix C) at the end of each semester. Discuss the results of the student surveys with Department Chair. c) Due End of Semester: Observe one career teacher during the first semester. The career teacher listing is available from the Department Chair, Assistant Principal or Principal. d) Due April 15: Complete the End of Year Reflection form (Appendix A). Submit to the Principal and Department Chair. e) Participation in the Cognia accreditation process is required for all teachers. The extent of involvement will vary throughout the process.