Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel and others. Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas.

• Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills.
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
• Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly.
• Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources

• Programs of Study:
  Definition:

Provides a curricula required by the State of West Virginia

• Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
• Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
• Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.

• Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.

  1. Classroom Climate:
     Definition:

Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with school/county mission.

• Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
• Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
• Encourages students’ attendance.
• Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
• Encourages and acknowledges individual student’s accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
• Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
• Accommodates individual learning differences.
• Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.

• Communicate with parents.

  1. Instructional Management Systems:
     Definition:

Organizes teaching strategies to maximize the use of allocated instructional time to increase student learning.

• Prepares and implements lesson plans.
• Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous material as appropriate.
• Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
• Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
• Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
• Presents reading, writing, speaking and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand.
• Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
• Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
• Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
• Maximizes student time-on-task.
• Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
• Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.
• Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
• Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
• Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills, enabling communication with parents as needed.
• Provides remediation activities for students.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and objectives.

• Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.

  1. Student Progress:
     Definition:

Gathers stores and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives.

• Follows grading policies and regulations.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Monitors and evaluates students’ progress.
• Provides feedback on student work.

• Monitors student attendance.

  1. Communication:
     Definition:

Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel and others. Utilizes standard grammar, listening skills, and clarity in the presentation of ideas.

• Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills.
• Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members.
• Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly.

• Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.

  1. Professional Work Habits:
     Definition:

Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e., attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication).

• Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations.
• Interacts appropriately with other students, educational personnel and parents.
• Participates in activities which foster professional growth.
• Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting to work.
• Performs assigned duties.
• Strives to meet county/school goals.
• Commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, and language.

Revised: September, 1999