Annual Teacher Performance Ratings Comparisons and Trends

School Leadership Evaluation System Orientation SY12-13Evaluation Systems Office, HRDr. Michael Shanahan, CHRO

Evaluation System for LeadersThe Cobb Keys Leaders performance evaluation system consists of three documents: Performance RubricAnnual ReportGuidelines and Instructions

Performance RubricThe Cobb Keys Leaders Performance Standard Rubric establishes the 8 Standards which are the framework for the evaluation instrument used to assess a Leaders annual performance.Standards-based InstructionData Analysis and AssessmentOrganizational CultureProfessional Learning and Development Performance Management and Process Improvement Managing OperationsLeading ChangeRelationships Development

4Performance Rubric contEach Element identifies specific behavior/performance that will be evaluated and assigned an annual performance rating of Not Evident, Emerging, or Proficient. a. Proficient 4 Proficient Standards ratings and a Satisfactory Summary Rating on Professional Duties and Responsibilities b. Emerging Fewer than 4 Proficient Standards ratings (no more than 1 Not Evident) and Satisfactory or Needs Improvement Summary Rating on Duties/Responsibilities. c. Unsatisfactory 2 or more Not Evident Standards ratings OR Unsatisfactory Summary Rating on Duties/Responsibilities.

4Annual Performance ReportThe Leaders Performance Evaluation Annual Report assesses performance on sixteen Standard Elements and twelve Leader Duties and Responsibilities, resulting in an annual overall performance rating.

A. Standards-Based Instruction (SBI): To ensure that all students achieve proficiency relative to the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS/QCC).

SBI-1: Engages instructional staff in collaborative work to design, monitor, and revise instruction to ensure that students achieve proficiency on required curriculum standards and District expectations for learning. SBI-2: Leads others in a collaborative process to set high expectations for all learners in a standards-based classroom.

Annual Performance ReportB. Data Analysis and Assessment (DAA): The process of collecting, organizing, and analyzing data with the purpose of extracting useful information, facilitating conclusions, identifying patterns of achievement and underachievement, and planning.

DAA-1: Monitors and evaluates the use of a variety of assessment data to maximize student learning and achievement. DAA-2: Engages school instructional staff in the collaborative analysis of assessment data to plan for continuous improvement for each student.

Annual Performance ReportC. Organizational Culture (OC): The norms, values, attitudes, beliefs, and practices associated within the school to ensure organizational productivity. OC-1: Develops or leads others to develop plans of action that address the analysis of a school culture. OC-2: Leads processes and structures that support a pervasively academic climate within a culture of high expectations for all students and adults.OC-3: Develops and implements distributed leadership as part of the process of shared leadership D. Professional Learning and Development (PL&D): The means by which staff acquire, enhance, and refine the knowledge, skills, and commitment necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students. PL&D-1: Leads job-embedded professional learning that aligns with school and District improvement goals and supports student achievement.

Annual Performance ReportPL&D-2: Evaluates the implementation and impact of professional learning on teacher practices, continuous school improvement, and student learning.

E. Performance Management and Process Improvement (PM&PI): The process of developing strategies, aligning resources, monitoring progress, and overcoming barriers to District and school goals. PM&PI-1: Engages all stakeholders in developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic plan that has a positive impact on student achievement using an accountability system. PM&PI-2: Identifies and addresses gaps in leader and/or staff performance.

Annual Performance ReportF. Managing Operations (MO): The functions that leaders perform to support staff and facilitate the core work of the schools. MO-1: Monitors school to ensure safe, orderly, and engaging learning environments, including facilities that reflect state, system, and local school rules, policies, and procedures. MO-2: Works collaboratively to implement fiscal policies that equitably and adequately distribute all available resources to support the success of all students.

Annual Performance ReportG. Leading Change (LC): The leaders ability to develop and implement an organizational vision and strategies that motivate others to take actions to improve processes, staff performance, and student learning. LC-1: Drives and sustains change in a collegial environment focused on a continuous improvement model that supports all students meeting high standards.

H. Relationships Development (RD): The process of developing and enhancing internal and external relationships which advance the goals of the District, school, staff, and students. RD-1: Supports the engagement of parents, community and other stakeholders in the decision-making and problem solving processes to have a positive effect on student learning and to achieve the schools vision. RD-2: Models impartiality, sensitivity to student diversity and to community norms and values, and ethical considerations in interactions with others.

Evaluation System for LeadersNext, your evaluator will assign a rating to each of 12 Leader Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnsatisfactoryNeeds Improvement Satisfactory

12Leader Duties & Responsibilities

Interacts in a professional manner with parents, staff, and stakeholders.Is accessible to parents, staff, and stakeholders.Facilitates effective two-way communication between the school/district and home.Works cooperatively with district administrators, local school staff, special support personnel, colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders

Evaluation System for Leaders1213Leader Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.Maintains accuracy and confidentiality of information and records.Attends and participates in faculty meetings, district level meetings, and other assigned meetings and activities according to school and district policies.Models correct use of oral and written language

Evaluation System for Leaders131412 Leader Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages operations within the structure of Georgia public education rules, regulations, and laws.Makes leadership decisions based on legal and ethical principles to promote equity Organizes a safe, orderly, and engaging learning environment, including facilities, which reflect state, district, and local rules, policies, and proceduresDemonstrates responsible fiscal management of funds in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

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