South Kitsap School District No. 402 PSYCHOLOGIST SUMMATIVE EVALUATION School Year Name: (Last) School: (First) Assignment: Evaluator’s Name: PREOBSERVATION CONFERENCE DATE: PATTERN OF OBSERVATION SERIES: Observation Date Date Number Planned Held 1 Time Begun Time Ended Confer. Date Evaluator Initial Employee Initial 2 3 4 Leave Replacement Employee Post Retirement Employee Provisional Continuing Employee: 1. Summative New Hire Year 1 Summative New Hire Year 3 Summative Cycle For One Year Summative by Mutual Agreement Summative New Hire Year 2 Summative New Hire Year 4 Summative at Psychologist Option Other 2. And the psychologist will be placed on the following evaluation cycle for the Summative New Hire Year 2 Summative New Hire Year 4 Summative at Psychologist Option Other FINAL 8-22-08 school year: Summative New Hire Year 3 Summative by Mutual Agreement Formative Year 1 EVALUATION SUMMARY P: PROFICIENT1 S: SATISFATORY2 NI: NEEDS IMPROVEMENT3 U: UNSATISFACTORY4 *Ratings in the NI and U categories must be substantiated by comments and suggestions for improvement. CRITERIA AND INDICATORS RATING 1 – KNOWLEDGE AND SCHOLARSHIP 1.1 Demonstrates knowledge of Washington State and federal rules and regulations governing special education. 1.2 Implements state and federal regulations according to district policies and procedures. 1.3 Demonstrates knowledge about validity and reliability of the instruments and techniques used. 1.4 Demonstrates knowledge of multiple assessment methods and interventions. 1.5 Utilizes current professional literature and research in practice. . EVIDENCE: P S 2 – SPECIALIZED SKILLS 2.1 Assessment: 2.1.1 Selects and administers appropriate assessment devices in a standardized fashion. 2.1.2 Coordinates as team leader, assessing all necessary areas and involving other appropriate staff. 2.1.3 Uses a wide variety of techniques to evaluate: academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality and social development, social skills, learning environment and school climate, and eligibility for special education. 2.1.4 Applies multiple assessment techniques and practices, that are researchbased, to reach assessment conclusions. 2.1.5 Completes functional behavior assessments that consider the antecedents, consequences, functions, and potential causes of behavior problems. 2.2 Intervention: 2.2.1 Provides parents and teachers with interventions to cope with problems in learning and behavior. 2.2.2 Develops interventions that are linked to assessment and are consistent with data collection. 2.2.3 Assists with the development of behavioral interventions that are data-based. 2.3 Reporting: 2.3.1 Summarizes and interprets results in a written report which document eligibility and assessment decisions/interventions that are data-based. 2.3.2 Communicates results in a language that can be readily understood. 2.3.3 Writes reports which include the necessary components as outlined by state and federal law. P S EVIDENCE: FINAL 8-22-08 NI NI U U CRITERIA AND INDICATORS RATING 3 – MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL AND TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT 3.1 Maintains confidentiality of student records as mandated by state and federal regulations and outlined by district policies and procedures. 3.2 Manages time and environment effectively to insure that assessments and reassessments are completed in a timely manner. 3.3 Coordinates an effective procedure at the building level which insures appropriate processing of special education regulations. 3.4 Complies with laws pertaining to storage and disposal of records. 3.5 Complies with copy write laws pertaining to the use of assessment materials. P S NI U P S NI U P S NI U EVIDENCE: 4 – PSYCHOLOGIST AS A PROFESSIONAL 4.1 Demonstrates an awareness of ethical guidelines outlined by WSASP and NASP. 4.2 Participates in in-service and/or educational opportunities for professional growth and development. 4.3 Demonstrates awareness of strengths, weaknesses and professional skills – offering only those services for which he/she is trained. 4.4 Demonstrates sensitivity, knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups from a variety of racial, cultural, ethnic, experiential, special needs, social/economic and linguistic backgrounds. 4.5 Advocates and supports conclusions that are in the best interest of the student. 4.6 Works as a positive role model for expected workplace behavior. EVIDENCE: 5 – INVOLVEMENT IN ASSISTING PUPILS, PARENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL 5.1 Serves as a resource to other staff and parents in matters regarding students with special needs. 5.2 Works cooperatively with staff, parents, and students in the ongoing process of planning specialized programming for students. 5.3 Facilitates positive relationships between students, educators, parents and community services. 5.4 Demonstrates sensitivity, knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups from a variety of racial, cultural, ethnic, experiential, special needs, social/economic and linguistic backgrounds. 5.5 Works effectively with others at an individual, group and systems level; including students, parents, school personnel, & outside agencies. 5.6 Develops positive and appropriate rapport with students. 5.7 Consults and collaborates with staff to establish and maintain student motivation, maximize achievement, and plan instructional activities so that all students have the opportunity to earn recognition for effort and accomplishment. EVIDENCE: FINAL 8-22-08 _______________________________ ___________ Signature of Evaluator Date __________________________ Signature of Employee ______________ Date Section 8.2.7.2 The employee shall sign the final observation and evaluation (Summative Track Evaluation) report to indicate that he/she has received a copy of the evaluation section and a conference was held. The signature of the employee does not, however, necessarily imply that the employee agrees with the contents of the final evaluation. Within five (5) days of the conference, the employee may submit signed comments concerning his/her evaluation report. These signed comments shall be made a part of the official observation and evaluation report. Definitions: 1Proficient-the psychologist has mastered all of the indicators of the evaluative criteria and has been a model of superior performance. 2Satisfactory-the psychologist is successful in meeting the indicators of the evaluative criteria. 3Needs Improvement-the psychologist has room for improvement to consistently meet the indicators of the evaluative criteria. 4Unsatisfactory-the psychologist is not successful in meeting the indicators of the evaluative criteria. FINAL 8-22-08