Common use of Annual Evaluation Process Clause in Contracts

Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 above. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chairannual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. However, in accordance with subsection 18.6(c) above, the department may allow for an evaluation period for research/supervisor scholarship/creative activity of up to three (3) years. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1January 15. The student evaluations of classroom instruction for the preceding Fall semester shall also be provided to the faculty member no later than May January 15, or as soon thereafter as is feasible. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that informationMarch 15. (cd) Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual evaluation, such as merit pay recommendations, shall report to the chair no later than April 15. (e) The chair/supervisor chair shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 18.2, 18.3, and 18.7(c) and (d) above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/discipline-specific clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 18.5 and 18.7 18.6, above. The chair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance. (df) The chair’s/supervisorNo later than May 1, the chair shall provide to the faculty member the proposed written annual evaluation, may include the faculty member’s annual written evaluationassignment for the next academic year, with an attached and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report self-evaluation portfolio by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information, unless the chair has extended the deadline based on extenuating circumstances that justify the extension. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 aboveArticle 18.2, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations referenced in Article 18.4, and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveguidelines for application of University criteria pursuant to Article 9. (d) The chair’schair/supervisor shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies. (e) The chair/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy of the faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1f) A form entitled “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Evaluative Materials” will accompany the annual written evaluation. The faculty member shall be offered complete this form and return it to his/her chair/supervisor no later than September 1. Completion and submission of this form only acknowledges receipt of the annual evaluation and does not waive the faculty member’s right to contest the annual evaluation. However, if the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Evaluative Materials is not returned by September 1, the faculty member is deemed to agree with the evaluation and waives all rights to contest the evaluation. (g) If the faculty member disagrees with the content of his/her evaluation, when submitting the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Evaluative Materials the faculty member shall may attach a concise rebuttal statement to the Acknowledgment of Receipt form and request the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its it being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chair/supervisor annual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May January 15. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveApril 15. (d) Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual evaluation shall report to the chair no later than May 15. (e) The chair’schair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with written feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/supervisor’s her performance. (f) No later than July 15 the chair shall provide to the faculty member the written annual written evaluation, with an attached and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the report. A faculty member may grieve an annual evaluation under the auspices of ARTICLE 28 any time after the date of presentation but no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identifiedAugust 31. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation filefinalized. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. (g) The above deadlines do not apply to P.K. Yonge. P.K. Yonge deadlines shall be in accordance with state schedules for such. (h) Nothing prohibits the chair from modifying the annual evaluation based on a faculty member’s written response to the evaluation. A copy of the revised evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, append a meeting with an administrator at response to the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluatorfinal evaluation. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chair/supervisor annual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May January 15. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveMarch 30. (d) Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual evaluation shall report to the chair no later than April 15. (e) The chair’schair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with written feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/supervisor’s her performance. (f) No later than July 1 the chair shall provide to the faculty member the written annual written evaluation, with an attached and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identifiedreport. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation filefinalized. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. (g) The above deadlines do not apply to PKY. PKY deadlines shall be in accordance with state schedules for such. (h) Nothing prohibits the chair from modifying the annual evaluation based on a faculty member’s written response to the evaluation. A copy of the revised evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, append a meeting with an administrator at response to the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluatorfinal evaluation. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 above. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chair/supervisor annual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1January 15. The student evaluations of classroom instruction for the preceding Fall semester shall also be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15member. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveMarch 15. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual written evaluation, such as merit pay recommendations, shall report to the chair no later than April 15. (e) The chair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with an attached written constructive feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance. (f) No later than July 1 the chair shall provide to the faculty member the proposed written annual evaluation, and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor All teaching assistant Unit Members shall provide receive an annual evaluation. An annual evaluation shall be written for all probationary Unit Members based upon whichever written observa- tions were made and upon any other information pertinent to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission purpose of the evaluation. Unit Members shall receive a copy of a faculty member’s draft of their annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations evaluation at least two (2) days before any conference and in the case of classroom instruction probationary Unit Members, such draft shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report received no later than June 1. If For tenured Unit Members, the evaluation may be completed any time during the year. For all Unit Members a faculty member fails conference with the supervisor shall be scheduled concerning such evaluation within ten (10) school days of receipt of such draft unless mutually extended. A Unit Member shall have the right to submit a written response or explanation to such evaluation, which shall be attached to such evaluation. Space for Unit Member comments of a reasonable length shall be added to the evaluation form and the evaluation report shall relate to performance during the period covered by the report. A Unit Member shall be informed whenever a situation or circumstance arises which would be det- rimental, in and of itself, to such Unit Member’s evaluation. Probationary Unit Members will be given notice no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of their probationary period that they will not be continued in employment, but every effort will be made to give more notice in cases where an earlier decision not to continue such employment has been made by the superintendent. In cases where the evaluation process has caused delay, notice will be given as soon as a decision is reached. The District and the AGCEP Association recognize the need for, and are committed to, the improvement of instruction. Both parties agree to actively pursue and support activities and programs which are designed to improve classroom instruction. The Greece Central School District is committed to excellence. The Teaching Assistant is intended to provide instructional support for students under the direct supervision of the classroom teach- er. Therefore, the classroom teacher will plan, organize, implement and assess both students and lessons. Additionally, the classroom teacher will plan for the teaching assistant’s responsibilities on a daily basis, providing clear direction and support. Teaching Assistants are expected to demonstrate competence in the areas of performance defined below. The behaviors and/or skills listed below are high levels of performance to which all Teaching Assistants aspire. We believe Teaching Assistants will move along a continuum of growth within each of the areas. The teaching assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of the subject area(s) and curriculum. • Demonstrates content knowledge and appropriate instructional techniques to convey that knowledge • Reteaches and reinforces concepts and key ideas in multiple ways The teaching assistant shall demonstrate appropriate preparation employing the necessary peda- gogical practices to support instruction. Prepares support for lessons that: • Engage students • Promote academic rigor to meet diverse learner needs • Provide a rationale for learning • Include learning activities and resources/materials that support instructional objec- tives and accommodate different learning styles • Incorporate varied grouping practices • Use technology to enhance instruction The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that the delivery of instruction results in active student involvement, appropriate teaching assistant/student interaction. • Provides clear directions and explanations to students and modeling appropriate English usage, grammar, and expressive language, adapting speech to take into account the language background/ability of student audience • Uses questioning and discussion techniques that ▇▇▇▇▇▇ student learning • Promotes active student involvement in discussions • Practices active listening • Encourages students to take responsibility for the success of discussions • Actively engages students in learning by presenting materials at the appropriate level and pace • Links learning with students’ prior knowledge and experiences, employing a wide variety of resources and strategies • Continually expands knowledge of the wide variety of instructional strategies and resources and consults with classroom teacher to find ways to help students who are having difficulty meeting instructional objectives The teaching assistant shall demonstrate classroom management skills supportive of diverse stu- dent learning needs, which create an environment conducive to learning. • Organizes student work so that students are on task and productive • Develops clear standards for student conduct • Teaches appropriate behavior • Monitors student behavior and responds to student misbehavior in an appropriate, sensitive manner • Promotes students’ ownership of their behavior • Fosters an environment that is fair, consistent and physically and emotionally safe for all students The teaching assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of student development, an understanding and appreciation of diversity and the regular application of developmentally appropriate instruc- tional strategies for the benefit of all students. • Demonstrates knowledge of student development and incorporates this knowledge into work with students • Demonstrates caring and respect for individual students • Promotes mutually respectful and polite interactions among students • Conveys a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and encourages students to value the subject • Sets high expectations for student achievement and establishes high standards for the quality of student work • Encourages students to meet the standards and take pride in their work • Fosters students’ confidence in themselves as learners The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that he or she develops effective collaborative relation- ships with students, parents or caregivers and appropriate support personnel to meet the learning needs of students. • Seeks opportunities to develop respectful relationships and cooperative partnerships with parents, guardians, caregivers, and District personnel • Identifies and uses school and community resources to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ student learning and development The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that practice is reviewed, effectively assessed, and appro- priately adjusted on a continuous basis. • Identifies professional and personal strengths and weaknesses • Works with teacher to assess effectiveness at practice on an ongoing basis • Adjusts instructional methods and strategies as necessary to meet students’ needs during instruction • Contributes to the building and the District by participating in building and District activities • Pursues professional growth and models life-long learning • Displays personal and professional qualities that contribute to the well-being of stu- dents, a positive school and District culture • Maintains positive and sharing relationships to enhance professional practice • Works with colleagues to promote positive morale • Establishes and maintains mutually respectful relationships with students, staff and parents • Seeks out professional literature, colleagues and other resources to support his/her annual report own growth • Demonstrates professional responsibility by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (ccompleting duties promptly and accurately • Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative • Acts in a professional and ethical manner • Maintains exceptional attendance • Maintains confidentiality regarding students Appendix C Teaching Assistant Observation Report GREECE Student Learning Is The Goal NAME EVALUATION DATE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR(S) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 above. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy Overview of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail lesson: The following represent elements of effective instruction I observed: The following represent recommendations to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1consider incorporating into future lessons: Conclusion: OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE Appendix C Teaching Assistant Annual Evaluation Report GREECE Student Learning Is The Goal NAME EVALUATION DATE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR(S) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the Introduction: Evaluation: Conclusion: OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE I have reviewed this evaluation and by discussed the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluationcontents with my supervisor(s). A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.Appendix C

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor All teaching assistant Unit Members shall provide receive an annual evaluation. An annual evaluation shall be written for all probationary Unit Members based upon whichever written observa- tions were made and upon any other information pertinent to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission purpose of the evaluation. Unit Members shall receive a copy of a faculty member’s draft of their annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations evaluation at least two (2) days before any conference and in the case of classroom instruction probationary Unit Members, such draft shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report received no later than June 1. If For tenured Unit Members, the evaluation may be completed any time during the year. For all Unit Members a faculty member fails conference with the supervisor shall be scheduled concerning such evaluation within ten (10) school days of receipt of such draft unless mutually extended. A Unit Member shall have the right to submit a written response or explanation to such evaluation, which shall be attached to such evaluation. Space for Unit Member comments of a reasonable length shall be added to the evaluation form and the evaluation report shall relate to performance during the period covered by the report. A Unit Member shall be informed whenever a situation or circumstance arises which would be det- rimental, in and of itself, to such Unit Member’s evaluation. Probationary Unit Members will be given notice no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of their probationary period that they will not be continued in employment, but every effort will be made to give more notice in cases where an earlier decision not to continue such employment has been made by the superintendent. In cases where the evaluation process has caused delay, notice will be given as soon as a decision is reached. The District and the AGCEP Association recognize the need for, and are committed to, the improvement of instruction. Both parties agree to actively pursue and support activities and programs which are designed to improve classroom instruction. The Greece Central School District is committed to excellence. The Teaching Assistant is intended to provide instructional support for students under the direct supervision of the classroom teach- er. Therefore, the classroom teacher will plan, organize, implement and assess both students and lessons. Additionally, the classroom teacher will plan for the teaching assistant’s responsibilities on a daily basis, providing clear direction and support. Teaching Assistants are expected to demonstrate competence in the areas of performance defined below. The behaviors and/or skills listed below are high levels of performance to which all Teaching Assistants aspire. We believe Teaching Assistants will move along a continuum of growth within each of the areas. The teaching assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of the subject area(s) and curriculum. • Demonstrates content knowledge and appropriate instructional techniques to convey that knowledge • Reteaches and reinforces concepts and key ideas in multiple ways The teaching assistant shall demonstrate appropriate preparation employing the necessary peda- gogical practices to support instruction. Prepares support for lessons that: • Engage students • Promote academic rigor to meet diverse learner needs • Provide a rationale for learning • Include learning activities and resources/materials that support instructional objec- tives and accommodate different learning styles • Incorporate varied grouping practices • Use technology to enhance instruction The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that the delivery of instruction results in active student involvement, appropriate teaching assistant/student interaction. • Provides clear directions and explanations to students and modeling appropriate English usage, grammar, and expressive language, adapting speech to take into account the language background/ability of student audience • Uses questioning and discussion techniques that ▇▇▇▇▇▇ student learning • Promotes active student involvement in discussions • Practices active listening • Encourages students to take responsibility for the success of discussions • Actively engages students in learning by presenting materials at the appropriate level and pace • Links learning with students’ prior knowledge and experiences, employing a wide variety of resources and strategies • Continually expands knowledge of the wide variety of instructional strategies and resources and consults with classroom teacher to find ways to help students who are having difficulty meeting instructional objectives The teaching assistant shall demonstrate classroom management skills supportive of diverse stu- dent learning needs, which create an environment conducive to learning. • Organizes student work so that students are on task and productive • Develops clear standards for student conduct • Teaches appropriate behavior • Monitors student behavior and responds to student misbehavior in an appropriate, sensitive manner • Promotes students’ ownership of their behavior • Fosters an environment that is fair, consistent and physically and emotionally safe for all students The teaching assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of student development, an understanding and appreciation of diversity and the regular application of developmentally appropriate instruc- tional strategies for the benefit of all students. • Demonstrates knowledge of student development and incorporates this knowledge into work with students • Demonstrates caring and respect for individual students • Promotes mutually respectful and polite interactions among students • Conveys a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and encourages students to value the subject • Sets high expectations for student achievement and establishes high standards for the quality of student work • Encourages students to meet the standards and take pride in their work • Fosters students’ confidence in themselves as learners The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that he or she develops effective collaborative relation- ships with students, parents or caregivers and appropriate support personnel to meet the learning needs of students. • Seeks opportunities to develop respectful relationships and cooperative partnerships with parents, guardians, caregivers, and District personnel • Identifies and uses school and community resources to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ student learning and development The teaching assistant shall demonstrate that practice is reviewed, effectively assessed, and appro- priately adjusted on a continuous basis. • Identifies professional and personal strengths and weaknesses • Works with teacher to assess effectiveness at practice on an ongoing basis • Adjusts instructional methods and strategies as necessary to meet students’ needs during instruction • Contributes to the building and the District by participating in building and District activities • Pursues professional growth and models life-long learning • Displays personal and professional qualities that contribute to the well-being of stu- dents, a positive school and District culture • Maintains positive and sharing relationships to enhance professional practice • Works with colleagues to promote positive morale • Establishes and maintains mutually respectful relationships with students, staff and parents • Seeks out professional literature, colleagues and other resources to support his/her annual report own growth • Demonstrates professional responsibility by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (ccompleting duties promptly and accu- rately • Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative • Acts in a professional and ethical manner • Maintains exceptional attendance • Maintains confidentiality regarding students Appendix C Teaching Assistant Observation Report GREECE Student Learning Is The Goal NAME EVALUATION DATE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR(S) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 above. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy Overview of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail lesson: The following represent elements of effective instruction I observed: The following represent recommendations to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1consider incorporating into future lessons: Conclusion: OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE Appendix C Teaching Assistant Annual Evaluation Report GREECE Student Learning Is The Goal NAME EVALUATION DATE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR(S) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the Introduction: Evaluation: Conclusion: OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE OBSERVER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE I have reviewed this evaluation and by discussed the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluationcontents with my supervisor(s). A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.Appendix C

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Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chairannual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. However, in accordance with subsection 18.6(c) above, the department may allow for an evaluation period for research/supervisor scholarship/creative activity of up to three (3) years. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1January 15. The student evaluations of classroom instruction for the preceding Fall semester shall also be provided to the faculty member no later than May January 15, or as soon thereafter as is feasible. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that informationMarch 15. (cd) Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual evaluation, such as merit pay recommendations, shall report to the chair no later than April 15. (e) The chair/supervisor chair shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 18.2, 18.3, and 18.7(c) and (d) above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/discipline-specific clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 18.5 and 18.7 18.6, above. The chair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance. (df) The chair’s/supervisorNo later than May 1 July 1, the chair shall provide to the faculty member the proposed written annual evaluation, may include the faculty member’s annual written evaluationassignment for the next academic year, with an attached and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

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Annual Evaluation Process. (a) The chair/supervisor shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May 15. (b) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report self-evaluation portfolio by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information, unless the chair has extended the deadline based on extenuating circumstances that justify the extension. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report self-evaluation portfolio and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 aboveArticle 18.2, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations referenced in Article 18.4, and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveguidelines for application of University criteria pursuant to Article 9. (d) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identified. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation file. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person being evaluated who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. A copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, a meeting with an administrator at the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluator. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies. (e) The chair’s/supervisor’s annual written evaluation, with an attached copy of the faculty member’s annual self-evaluation portfolio and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided to the faculty member no later than July

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Annual Evaluation Process. The annual evaluation assesses an employee’s performance of assigned duties consistent with the criteria specified in Section 18.5 and in departmental by- laws. (a) The chair/supervisor annual evaluation shall be conducted in the Spring semester, and shall include evaluation of assigned duties for the Fall and Spring semesters of the current academic year and the preceding Summer terms, if the faculty member had an appointment in a summer term. (b) The chair shall provide to his/her department faculty the form or format for submission of a faculty member’s annual report no later than April 1. The student evaluations of classroom instruction shall be provided to the faculty member no later than May January 15. (bc) Each faculty member shall submit to his/her chair/supervisor the chair the faculty member’s annual report no later than June 1. If a faculty member fails to provide his/her annual report by this date, his/her chair shall proceed to complete the faculty member’s annual evaluation without that information. (c) The chair/supervisor shall complete the annual evaluation taking into account the faculty member’s annual report and other sources of evaluative information referenced in Sections 18.2 through 18.4 above, and both the University’s criteria for annual evaluations and the department’s interpretations/clarifications referenced in Sections 18.6 and 18.7 aboveMarch 30. (d) Faculty committees or other individuals submitting evaluative data that may be relevant to the annual evaluation shall report to the chair no later than April 15. (e) The chair’schair’s evaluation shall identify any major performance deficiencies and, if any such deficiency has been identified, shall provide the faculty member with written feedback designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/supervisor’s her performance. (f) No later than July 1 the chair shall provide to the faculty member the written annual written evaluation, with an attached and shall attach to the annual evaluation a copy of the faculty member’s annual report and the annual assignment for the year being evaluated, shall be provided by e-mail to the faculty member no later than July 15. If the faculty member will be inaccessible by e-mail, that faculty member shall notify his/her chair in advance so that an alternative means of delivery can be identifiedreport. (1) The faculty member shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator prior to its being finalized and placed in the faculty member’s evaluation filefinalized. (2) The evaluation shall be signed and dated by the person performing the evaluation and by the person faculty member being evaluated evaluated, who may attach a concise comment to the evaluation. (g) The above deadlines do not apply to P.K. Yonge. P.K. Yonge deadlines shall be in accordance with state schedules for such. (h) Nothing prohibits the chair from modifying the annual evaluation based on a faculty member’s written response to the evaluation. A copy of the revised evaluation shall be provided to the faculty member. The faculty member may request, in writing, append a meeting with an administrator at response to the next higher level to discuss concerns regarding the evaluation that were not resolved in previous discussions with the evaluatorfinal evaluation. (e) The chair/supervisor responsible for evaluating the faculty member shall provide the faculty member with written constructive feedback that is designed to assist the faculty member in improving his/her performance and expertise, and shall endeavor to identify any major performance deficiencies.

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