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a. Teachers lead in their classrooms. Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students to
ensure that they graduate from high school, are globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and are prepared for life in
the 21st century. Teachers communicate this vision to their students. Using a variety of data sources, they organize, plan, and set goals
that meet the needs of the individual student and the class. Teachers use various types of assessment data during the school year to
evaluate student progress and to make adjustments to the teaching and learning process. They establish a safe, orderly environment,
and create a culture that empowers students to collaborate and become lifelong learners.
Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished
Not Demonstrated
(Comment
Required)
Understands how
they contribute to
students graduating
from high school.
. . . and
Takes responsibility
for the progress of
students to ensure
that they graduate
from high school.
. . . and
Communicates to
students the vision
of being prepared
for life in the 21st
century.
. . . and
Encourages students
to take responsibility
for their own learning.
Uses data to
understand the
skills and abilities of
students.
Provides evidence
of data driven
instruction
throughout all
classroom activities.
Evaluates student
progress using
a variety of
assessment data.
Uses classroom
assessment data
to inform program
planning.
Establishes a
safe and orderly
classroom.
Creates a classroom
culture that
empowers students
to collaborate.
Empowers and
encourages students
to create and maintain
a safe and supportive
school and community
environment.
b. Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school. Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional
learning community. They analyze and use local, state, and national data to develop goals and strategies in the school improvement
plan that enhances student learning and teacher working conditions. Teachers provide input in determining the school budget and in
the selection of professional development that meets the needs of students and their own professional growth. They participate in the
hiring process and collaborate with their colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of their departments
or grade levels.
Attends professional
learning community
meetings.
. . . and
Participates in
professional learning
community.
. . . and
Assumes a
leadership role in
professional learning
community.
. . . and
Collaborates with
colleagues to improve
the quality of learning
in the school.
Displays awareness
of the goals of the
school improvement
plan.
Participates in
developing and/or
implementing the
school improvement
plan.
Collaborates with
school personnel on
school improvement
activities.
Assumes a leadership
role in implementing
school improvement
plan throughout the
building.
Rubric for Evaluating North Carolina Teachers (Required)
This form should be used for the teacher self-assessment, classroom observation, and the summary evaluation.
Name: ____________________________________________Date: ___________________________________
School: ____________________________________________District: _________________________________
Evaluator: _________________________________________Title: ___________________________________
Start Time: _________________________________________End Time: _______________________________
Standard I: Teachers demonstrate leadership
Observation
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