Standard 1

Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.

Criteria

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Responsibility

a

Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.

b

Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.

c

Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.

d

Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.

e

Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.

f

Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.

g

Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.

Standard 2

Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

Criteria

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Responsibility

a

Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.

b

Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student..

c

Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.

d

Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.

Standard 3

Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.

Criteria

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Responsibility

a

Uses student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.

b

Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.

c

Uses student’s developmental needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instruction.

d

Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.

e

Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.

Standard 4

Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students.

Criteria

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Responsibility

a

Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.

b

Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.

c

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.

d

Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

e

Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.

f

Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.

Standard 5

Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.

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Responsibility

a

Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.

b

Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.

c

Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.

d

Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.

e

Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.

f

Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.

Standard 6

Demonstrates competence in classroom management.

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Responsibility

a

Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.

b

Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.

c

Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for student learning.

d

Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.

e

Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

Standard 7

Engages in professional growth.

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Responsibility

a

Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.

b

Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.

c

Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development

d

Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher’s needs aligned to the Iowa teaching standards and district/building student achievement goals.

Standard 8

Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district..

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Responsibility

a

Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

b

Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.

c

Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.

d

Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.

e

Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.