STANDARD 1: DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

1.1 Builds positive relationships within and between school and

community.
1.2 Promotes leadership potential in colleagues.
1.3 Participates in professional organizations and activities.
1.4 Writes and speaks effectively.
1.5 Contributes to the professional knowledge and expertise about
teaching and learning.
1.6 Guides the development of curriculum and instructional
materials.
1.7 Participates in policy design and development at the local school,
within professional organizations and/or within community
organizations with educationally related activities.
1.8 Initiates and develops educational projects and programs.
1.9 Practices effective listening, conflict resolution, and group-
facilitation skills as a team member.

STANDARD 2: DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT

2.1 Communicates a breadth of content knowledge across the

discipline(s) to be taught.
2.2 Communicates a current knowledge of discipline(s) to be taught.
2.3 Demonstrates a general knowledge that allows for integration of
ideas and information across disciplines.
2.4 Demonstrates overall knowledge of one’s discipline(s) that allows
the teacher to teach to the students’ ability levels and learning
styles.
2.5 Connects content knowledge to real world applications.
2.6 Plans lessons and develops instructional material to reflect
knowledge of current constructs and principles of the
discipline(s) being taught.
2.7 Analyzes sources of factual information for accuracy.
2.8 Presents content in a manner that reflects sensitivity to a
multicultural and global perspective.
2.9 Collaborates with teachers in other disciplines to analyze and
structure cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction.

STANDARD 3: DESIGNS AND PLANS INSTRUCTION

3.1 Focuses instruction on one or more of Kentucky’s learning goals

and academic expectations.
3.2 Develops instruction that requires students to apply knowledge,
skills, and thinking processes.
3.3 Integrates skills, thinking processes, and content across
disciplines.
 3.4 Creates and utilizes learning experiences that challenge,
motivate and actively involve the learner.
3.5 Creates and uses learning experiences that are developmentally
appropriate for learners.
3.6 Develops and incorporates strategies that address physical,
social, and cultural diversity and that show sensitivity to
differences.
3.7 Arranges the physical classroom to support the types of teaching
and learning that are to occur.
3.8 Includes creative and appropriate use of technologies (e.g.,
audiovisual equipment, computers, lab equipment, etc.) to
improve student learning.
3.9 Develops and implements appropriate assessment processes.
3.10 Secures and uses a variety of appropriate school and community
resources to support learning.
3.11 Develops and incorporates learning experiences that encourage
students to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful, and creative.
3.12 Uses knowledge acquired from past teaching experiences to
anticipate instructional challenges.

STANDARD 4: CREATES AND MAINTAINS LEARNING CLIMATE

4.1 Communicates with and challenges students in a supportive

manner and provides students with constructive feedback.
4.2 Maintains positive classroom interaction by establishing
appropriate expectations during group activities.
4.3 Shows consistent sensitivity to individuals and responds to
students objectively.
4.4 Shows flexibility and creativity in the development of classroom
processes and instructional procedures.
4.5 Locates and organizes materials and equipment to create an
enriched multimedia environment.
4.6 Encourages and supports individual and group inquiry.
4.7 Uses a variety of classroom management techniques that foster
individual responsibility and cooperation.
4.8 Analyzes and changes the classroom to accommodate a variety
of instructional strategies.
4.9 Works with colleagues to develop an effective learning climate
within the school.

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STANDARD 5: IMPLEMENTS AND MANAGES INSTRUCTION

5.1 Communicates specific goals and high expectations for learning.

 5.2 Connects learning with students’ prior knowledge, experiences
and backgrounds, and aspirations for future roles.
5.3 Models/demonstrates the skills, concepts, attributes, and/or
thinking processes to be learned.
5.4 Uses and develops multiple teaching/learning strategies that are
appropriate to student developmental levels and actively
engages students in individual and cooperative learning
experiences.
5.5 Provides opportunities for students to increase their knowledge
of cultural similarities and differences.
5.6 Stimulates students to reflect on their own ideas and those of
others.
5.7 Uses appropriate questioning strategies to help students solve
problems and think critically.
5.8 Manages student examination of social issues relative to course
content, possible responses, and associated consequences.
5.9 Demonstrates interpersonal/team membership skills and
supportive behavior with students in facilitating instruction.
5.10 Presents differing viewpoints when integrating knowledge and
experiences across disciplines.
5.11 Makes effective use of media and technologies.
5.12 Makes efficient use of physical and human resources and time.
5.13 Provides opportunities for students to use and practice what is
learned.
5.14 Identifies student misconceptions; provides guidance; and
offers students continuous feedback on progress toward
expectations.

STANDARD 6: ASSESSES AND COMMUNICATES

6.1 Selects and uses appropriate assessments.

6.2 Makes appropriate provisions for assessment processes that
address social, cultural, and physical diversity.
6.3 Assesses student performance using the established criteria and
scoring guides consistent with Kentucky’s assessment program.
6.4 Provides opportunities for students to assess and improve their
performance based on prior assessment results.
6.5 Collects and analyzes assessment data and maintains up-to-date
records of student programs, using technologies as appropriate.
6.6 Communicates expectations, criteria for assessment, student
progress, and student strengths and weaknesses to parents and
students.

STANDARD 7: REFLECTS/EVALUATES TEACHING/LEARNING

7.1 Assesses and analyzes the effectiveness of instruction.

7.2 Makes appropriate changes to instruction based upon feedback,
reflection, and assessment results.
7.3 Assesses programs and curricula; proposes appropriate
recommendations and needed adjustments.
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STANDARD 8: COLLABORATES WITH

COLLEAGUES/PARENTS/OTHERS

8.1 Initiates collaboration with others and creates situations where

collaboration with others will enhance student learning.
8.2 Discusses with parents, students and others the purpose and
scope of the collaborative effort.
8.3 Articulates expectations for each collaborative event, e.g.,
timelines and responsibilities.
8.4 Demonstrates productive leadership and team membership skills
that facilitate the development of mutually beneficial goals, e.g.,
issue and conflict resolution.
8.5 Secures and makes use of school and community resources that
present differing viewpoints.
8.6 Recognizes and responds appropriately to differences in abilities,
contributions, and social and cultural backgrounds.
8.7 Invites colleagues, parents, community representatives and
others to help design and implement collaborative instructional
projects.
8.8 Analyzes previous collaborative experiences to improve future
experiences.
8.9 Assesses students’ special needs and collaborates with school
services and community agencies to meet those needs.

STANDARD 9: ENGAGES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

9.1 Establishes priorities for professional growth.

9.2 Analyzes student performance to help identify professional
development needs.
9.3 Solicits input from others in the creation of individual professional
development plans.
9.4 Applies to instruction the knowledge, skills, and processes
acquired through professional development.
9.5 Modifies own professional development plan to improve
instructional performance and to promote student learning.

STANDARD 10: PERFORMS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

AND DUTIES

10.1 Performs professional responsibilities and duties as outlined in

the job description.
10.2 Includes regular attendance and punctuality in the performance
of professional responsibilities and duties.
 10.3 Adheres to the professional code of ethics for Kentucky school
certified personnel as outlined in 704 KAR 20:680.

(Rev. 07/01)
CHECK APPROPRIATE ITEM FORMATIVE
EVALUATION
FORM E-2
_____ PRE-OBSERVATION CONFERENCE

_____ POST-OBSERVATION CONFERENCE

_____ OTHER EVALUATION CONFERENCE

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OBSERVATION/CONFERENCE SUMMARY

NAM SCHOOL/
E LOCATION:
:
ID# JOB
: ASSIGNME
NT:
DATE OF DATE OF
OBSERVATION(S): CONFERENCE:

A conference was held to discuss job performance expectations and/or

observation(s) of job performance. The expectations and/or the
observation(s) and the conference are summarized below:
__________ ____________________________ _________
______________________________
DATE EVALUATOR DATE EMPLOYEE

Distribution: Disciplinary (check one): __ Yes [Personnel File] __ No

Supervisor
Employee

(Rev. 07/01/09) FORM E-2

 Formative Evaluation
Form E-1

JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TEACHER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES

NAME: SCHOOL/LOCATION:

ID #: YRS. OF SERVICE: DATE:

SUBJ./GRADE LEVEL: PRINCIPAL/COST CENTER HEAD:

Deficiencies in your work performance have been observed. You are

hereby notified that a Comprehensive Teacher Performance Evaluation
will be conducted according to procedures established for effecting such
evaluations. The following deficiencies in work performance have been
identified which may be grounds for non-renewal or termination of
contract if not satisfactorily corrected:

DATE EVALUATOR DATE EMPLOYEE