Rock Valley Community School District Teacher Heemstra Evaluator Ortman Performance Review Year March 2018 Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Iowa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Eyaluator’s Comments 1, STANDARD: Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district's student achievement goals. ‘The Teacher: a, Provides evidence of student leaming to students, families and staff, b. Implements strategies supporting student, building, and distriet goals Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making, d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the leaming of every student. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness f£. Participates in and contributes toa school culture that focuses on improved student learning. 8. Communicates with student, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately. Standard 1 a, b, ¢, de, fg Mr. Heemstra progress monitors his student's progress from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. This progress is shared with students and parents. For those students fortunate to have Mr. Heemstra for all of their elementary years the document progress of each student is impressive, Mr. Heemstra’s PE classroom is always safe. and students are taught respect, responsibility, faimess, and sportsmanship skills that they will be able to use their whole life. Mr. Heemstra’s love of teaching and efforts to help others on the staff greatly contributes to the school’s culture, Mark one: 1X Meets Standard Does Not Meet StandardRock Valley Community School District Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Towa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Eyaluator’s Comments 2. STANDARD: Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching profession. The Teacher: 2. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area. b. Uses knowledge of student development to ‘make leaming experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas. 4. Understends and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area Standard 2 a, b, d This was day one of jump roping for second graders. Mr. Heemstra broke down all the steps needed for students to make progress on their jump roping skills. He demonstrated, let them try, gave feedback, and then modified the task into even simpler steps so students could make progress of learning how to jump rope. Mark one: X Meets Standard Does Not Meet StandardRock Valley Community School District Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Iowa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Evaluator’s Comments 3. STANDARD: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction. The Teacher: a, Uses student achievement data, local standards and the district curriculum in planning for instruction, b. Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic suecess for all students c. Uses student development needs, background, and interests in planning for instruction. 4, Selects strategies to engage all students in learning, © Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction. Standard a, b, ¢,d All students were very involved in the lesson and engaged. High expectations for behavior ‘was maintained throughout the entire lesson time and this also made the gym a safe classroom. Mark one: X Meets Standard Does Not Meet StandardRock Valley Community School District Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Iowa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Evaluator’s Comments 4, STANDARD: Uses strategies to deliver struction that meets the multiple learning needs of students. The Teacher: 4. Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum. Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels. c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs. cd. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, ‘emotional, and academic growth, €. Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process, £ Uses available resources, ineluding technologies, in the delivery of instruction, Standard 4 a, b, ¢, d, e, The abilities of the students varied greatly. Mr. Heemstra was able to modify the task so students were able to practice and perform at their instructional level. Students participated ina variety of activities that all were geared toward the objective of becoming better jump ropers. Students were determined and believed in the concept, “Practice Makes Better’. Mr. Heemstra gave instruction as need and moved throughout the gym area. He demonstrated great patience with some of the students lack of understanding and being able to understand frontward and backwards. Mark one: X Meets Standard Does Not Meet StandardRock Valley Community School District Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Towa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Evaluator’s Comments STANDARD: Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning. The Teacher: a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction, b, Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents, cc. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction 4. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents. Works with other saff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress. Standard 5 b, de Mr. Heemstra gave the students constant feedback and modified instruction so all students could be successful. He talked about practice and getting better, He told the students he was proud of them for the progress they had made in just one day of jump rope lessons, Asa TLC coach Mr. Heemstra works with other staff and district leadership to develop our K-12 PE program and the school district, ‘Mark one X Meets Standard Does Not Meet Standard Rock Valley Community School DistrictPerformance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Supporting Indicators ee Evaluator’s Comments Towa Teaching Standard 6. STANDARD: Demonstrates competence in classroom management. Standard 6 a,b,c, de 5 , Mark one: The Teacher: Mr. Heemstra is very consistent with starting his lessons, teaching the lesson, and closing his X Meets Standard & Creates a learning community that encourages | fesson with a positive review. He has excellent positive socal interaction, active engagement, | jegson planning skills. He uses the Does Not Meet Standard ee ee et aa instructional time well and he cares about the ‘maintains standards of responsible student fitness of our students and getting the heart behavior. rate up so students are improving their bodies, Develops and implements classoom procedures | skills, and ability to work and play with others. and routines hat sopor high expettons for” is classroom is always safe and purposeful learning cd. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement. © Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment,Rock Valley Community School D: Performance Review Process Iowa Teaching Standards Review trict Towa Teaching Standard Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Evaluator’s Comments STANDARD: Engages in professional growth. The Teacher: a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning. . Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning, ©. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice. dd, Establishes and implements professional development plane based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa Teaching Standards and districubuilding student achievement goals. 7. aboed Mr. Heemsira not only engages in professional development but leads professional development for the district as one of our TLC leaders. He also promotes and has organized professional development for teachers in NW Towa. Mark one: X Meets Standard Does Not Meet StandardRock Valley Community School District Performance Review Process Towa Teaching Standards Review Supporting Indicators (Completed by the teacher) Evaluatoris\Comments Iowa Teaching Standard 8. STANDARD: Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school | Standard 8 Mr. Heemstra is a team player and district. helpful to the rest of the staff in the building, He is always willing to do his part to The Teacher: contribute to school and district. He not only ‘X Meets Standard teaches being a good team player, he is a good 8 Adheres to board policies, district procedures, | team player. and contractual obligations. b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduet as defined by state law and individual district policy. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals. d, Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff. © Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student leaming Mark one: Does Not Meet Standard