EPPING SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
EXPECTATIONS RUBRIC
Name:
Epping School District teachers are expected to meet standards as defined by proficient.
The “exceeds standard” level is reserved for truly exceptional performance. Teachers actively serve on committees, volunteer with students, share expertise
with colleagues, serve as mentors to new teachers, and demonstrate teacher leadership. Teachers’ students meet or exceed their annual learning growth.
The “needs improvement” level is indicative of performance that needs to change.
The “does not meet standard” denotes unacceptable performance that will result in job action.
Instructional Specialist:
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Instructional Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the school-wide Instructional Plan and Response to Intervention (RTI) Plan.
If the Instructional Specialist has assigned classroom responsibilities, the Teacher Expectations Rubric also applies.
Planning and
Preparation
Exceeds
Standard
Meets
Standard
Current Trends in
Area and PD
School Program
and Teacher Skill
Resources
Instructional Specialist Expectations Rubric
Proficient Defined
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current
trends, ideas, and research in instructional area
and professional development
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the
school’s curriculum/program and of teachers’
abilities in delivering the curriculum/program
Demonstrates knowledge of and provides
students and teachers with resources available in
the school, other schools, community, and online
to advance program goals, teachers’ skills, and
Approved: 07-17-14
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Reference
Job description
Job description, District
competencies, School
instructional program,
School grade level
summaries, School course
syllabi
Job description, RTI plan
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student learning
Establishes instructional program goals that are
clear and appropriate to meet the needs of
students and school staff and the mission and
vision of the school and district
Provides a well-designed instructional program
plan aligning with district and school goals,
integrating with overall school program, and
improving teachers’ instruction and students
learning
Uses clear goals and evidence to evaluate the
degree to which program goals have been met
Program Goals
Program Plan
Program
Evaluation
Educational
Environment
Exceeds
Standard
Meets
Standard
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Creates a welcoming, service-oriented
environment and makes use of physical space to
provide quality individual and group learning
activities for students and staff
Establishes a culture conveying the importance of
ongoing instructional improvement and
promotes instructional assistance in person and
using print and electronic media
Establishes routines and procedures for effective
access to and facilitation of student and teacher
instructional support including, but not limited to
materials and equipment, technology, consulting
services, etc.
Communicates clear norms of mutual respect for
professional interactions; communicates
expectations for and monitors student behavior
for compliance to school and district standards
and disciplines students appropriately and
respectfully
Trains, supervises, and evaluates support staff so
that everyone is clear as to their role
Environment
Culture
Procedures
Behavior Norms
Support Staff
Delivery of
Services
Proficient Defined
Job description, RTI plan
Exceeds
Standard
Meets
Standard
Instructional Specialist Expectations Rubric
Proficient Defined
Approved: 07-17-14
Reference
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Reference
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Initiates collaboration with classroom teachers in
the design of instructional lessons and units,
team teach units as requested, and provide
timely feedback
Oversees student instructional intervention
programs, recommends interventions including
technological tools, and if applicable provides
support to students per the school schedule and
student plan
Guides and encourages the acquisition of new
instructional skills and student learning with
effective modeling, activities, grouping
strategies, and materials
Collects, analyzes, and shares student data from
state, district, and school sources to inform
teaching and group students, to address learning
gaps, and advance teacher instructional skills
Shares expertise with model lessons, individual
and/or team consults, student work evaluation,
assessment design, student data analysis, and
professional development of high quality and
relevance to improve teaching skills and student
learning
Designs, coordinates, and conducts parent and
family workshops; provides supplemental
instructional materials in instructional area to
improve student learning
Locates and inventories instructional and
professional resources for individual and groups
of teachers in support of instructional
improvement
Revises instructional program when needed to
meet student, teacher, and school needs
Teacher
Collaboration
Student
Intervention and
Support
Student and Staff
Engagement
Student Data
Share Expertise
with School Staff
Share Expertise
with Parents and
Families
Resources
Flexibility and
Responsiveness
Accountability
for Student
Learning
Exceeds
Standard
Meets
Standard
Responsibility
Instructional Specialist Expectations Rubric
Proficient Defined
Takes responsibility for students who have not
mastered curriculum/program by developing and
implementing additional or alternative
Approved: 07-17-14
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Job description, RTI plan
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Reference
Policy IF & GA, Job
description, RTI plan
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Reflection
Student
Performance
instruction and/or activities
Reflects on the effectiveness of instructional
program, suggests improvements, and
continuously works to improve student learning
Provides evidence of appropriate student
achievement throughout the school year by using
at least two of the following measures:
 Classroom assessments (tests, work samples,
portfolios, etc.)
 District assessments (common)
 State assessments (NECAP or equivalent)
 National assessments (AP, NAEP, SAT, etc.)
Job description, RTI plan
NHDOE Effective Teacher,
Policy GA, Job description,
RTI plan
Exceeds
Meets
Professional
Standard
Standard
Responsibilities
Proficient Defined
Attendance
Reliability
Practices good attendance and punctuality habits
Policy GA & GBE
Submits requisitions, budgets, reports and other
requests; cares for and protects school property;
insures the safety and welfare of the students at
all times
Behaves in an appropriate manner considerate of
one’s self and community, is accountable for
one’s actions and choices, is truthful and
courteous, and takes pride in one’s work
Uses good judgment regarding relationships with
students both in and out of the school context;
maintains confidentiality with student records
and student issues
Maintains professional boundaries with students,
parents, and staff in daily interactions and in
electronic communications
Respects the institution and avoids conflicts of
interest
Communicates promptly and respectfully with
students, parents, staff, and community as
required by and within guidelines of school and
district policies
Shares responsibility for grade-level and/or
content team and school wide activities and
volunteers to serve on instructional and other
Policy GBE
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Judgment
Boundaries
Ethics
Communication
Teamwork
Instructional Specialist Expectations Rubric
Approved: 07-17-14
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Reference
Policy GA
Policy GBEA
Policy GBEBB & GBEBD
Policy GBEA
Policy GBEF & GBEF-R, Job
description
Policy GA, Job description
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district and school committees
Keeps administration informed of successes,
challenges, and needs of instructional program;
follows school and district chain of command;
and is open-minded about change by
participating in the process and supporting the
end result
Supports and enforces policies of the Board and
School Administration
Keeps abreast of emerging technologies in
instructional area and uses technological tools
effectively and respectfully for instruction and
communication as is required by district and
school policies
Openness
Responsibility
Technology
Professional
Learning
Exceeds
Standard
Meets
Standard
Responsibility
Collaboration
Self-assessment
Certification
Instructional Specialist Expectations Rubric
Proficient Defined
Respects the right to learn and takes
responsibility by participating in school and
district professional learning opportunities (PD
days, faculty meetings, committees, etc.)
Collaborates with other instructional specialists
within the district; participates as a member of a
Professional Learning Team being responsible for
personal learning, but also that of others by
providing professional development
opportunities based on assessment of school
staff and student needs
Reflects on professional practice and seeks areas
for growth
Follows the procedures in the district’s
Professional Development Plan to maintain NH
certification
Approved: 07-17-14
Policy GBD & GBK
Policy GBE
Job description
Needs
Improvement
Does Not
Meet
Standard
Reference
Policy GA and GCI, Job
description
Policy GA, PD Master Plan,
Job description
Policy GA, PD Master Plan,
Job description
Policy GA, PD Master Plan
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