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ObservationsClassroom walksProfessional timePersonal time
Professional Responsibilities(Often Listed in a Teacher
Handbook) Has a valid teacher’s license Has completed Safe Environment requirements Practices and develops personal faith Supports and communicates Church teaching and doctrine Works to fulfill the mission of the school Supports student faith development Involved in school and student’s extra curricular programs Participates in catechist certification program Respects students, colleagues, administration, pastors, parents
and others Engages in professional learning Demonstrates professionalism in dress and actions Reflects on teaching Maintains accurate records Communicates with students, parents, families, colleagues,
administration, pastor, and all in a professional and confidential manner
Uses feedback from stakeholders to improve instruction
Planning and AssessmentDemonstrates knowledge of contentDemonstrates knowledge of studentsDemonstrates knowledge of church
teachingEstablishes appropriate instructional
objectivesProvides challenging lessons and
assignmentsUtilizes student performance data to plan
instruction
Classroom EnvironmentFosters an atmosphere true to the
mission of catholic education Creates an environment that supports
prayerManages student behavior using
appropriate classroom proceduresCreates an environment of respect and
rapportCreates a physical environment that
supports learning
Pedagogical Practices(Including Descriptors from an Approved
Instructional Rubric)Uses researched and evidenced based
methods that engage all learners Analyzes and confirms student
performance through assessmentDifferentiates instructional practices and
assessmentsUses appropriate educational technologyIncorporates Catholic values and
teachings into instructional practice and curriculum when possible
Student Performance DataWhat will be used to determine that students are learning?
What evidence will be accepted?
Pre-Conference – for announced visits (5 – 10 minutes)
Objective – What do you want to accomplish?
Content – What are you going to teach?Special needs of students – What should I
look for?
ObservationScript what is said by the teacher and the students.Compare script to the rubric while highlighting
descriptors observed.Determine ratio of observed descriptors to total
descriptors for each indicator. (example – 4 out of 7)Determine commendations and recommendations.Write a narrative of lesson within 48 hours.Ask teacher to do a self-evaluation using report form.Schedule post-conference – try to complete within 48
hours
Post ConferenceTeacher should bring self-evaluation.Discussion of what went well, and examine
how teacher thinks the lesson went.Discuss lesson in detail including what
might make the lesson better.Discuss commendations and
recommendations.
Principal’s ResponsibilitiesKeep clear and accurate records.Develop observation schedule for the year,
varying the schedule in subsequent years.Conduct both announced and unannounced
visits.Provide some coaching personnel if at all
possible for teachers to go to.Develop common planning time for
teachers to discuss instruction and learning. – Professional Learning Communities/Clusters
Teacher writes personal goals based on School Improvement Plan’s goals and previous evaluations, if available. Teacher goals must support the school’s improvement plan.
Principal and teacher meet to discuss goals and role of teacher in the school’s success.
Principal schedules a preconference, an observation, and a post conference with the teacher utilizing the observation protocol.
