Teaching - Leadership - Continuous Improvement | |
*** WILDCAT TLC / CAREER LADDER*** | |
Tutoring | |
Definition: Supplemental instruction provided by a certified teacher to a student or group of students, outside of the contracted school day, that enhances the regular instructional program(s) received in the classroom. Guidelines: Each school principal, in collaboration with the district tutoring coordinator, building lead teacher, and Student Success team will identify areas of need and students to be served through a before/after school tutoring program. Collaboration with teachers and school level teams will assist in providing a focused tutoring program centered on student learning. Regardless of whether or not tutoring occurs with an individual student or a group of students, time spent tutoring may only be counted one time on the tutoring log. Training for tutors will be provided by principals in tutoring expectations, progress monitoring, data analysis, and specific school related topics as needed. (Before/After school clubs are not considered for tutoring) Examples of approved activities include but are not limited to: ELA targeted interventions ---- Math targeted interventions ---- Content area support (where you are NOT already receiving a stipend) | |
Leadership | |
Definition: Responsibilities assigned and/or approved by administration outside of the contracted school day focused on enhancing student learning at the school or district level. Leadership must show a direct connection to student learning, achievement, and instruction as set forth through the Strategic Plan. Guidelines Certified staff will be asked to serve in a leadership capacity on school level or district wide committees and/or teams. To be eligible for the Wildcat TLC program, hours served in a leadership capacity must be tied directly to student learning and occur outside of regular contract time. Assignment to leadership teams will occur at both the school level and district level as areas of focus are identified. To be considered Leadership tied to enhancing student learning, committee/team work must be tied to the Strategic Plan and Building Improvement Plan (BIP) as they relate to student learning, achievement, and instruction. Examples of approved activities include but are not limited to: Building Committees/Teams ---- Organizing/Leading Student Groups (as approved) ---- District Committees/Teams (where you are NOT already receiving a stipend) | |
Continuous Improvement | |
Definition: Professional learning driven by a targeted area of focus aligned to the Strategic Plan as the district/school seeks to problem-solve areas of needed growth. Guidelines Collaborative efforts that support improvement in the area(s) of core content area instruction, implementation of research-based instructional practices, and data-driven decision making will be considered as continuous improvement efforts under the Wildcat TLC program. Such work will be driven by the Strategic Plan and Building Improvement Plan (BIP). The principal will identify areas of continuous improvement. Collaboration with teachers and school level teams will assist in providing areas of continuous improvement at the school level, grade level, or departmental level. Continuous improvement efforts are intended to 1) support the collective learning of teachers, 2) align with district, school, and teacher goals, 3) incorporate active learning and provide teachers the opportunity to practice and apply new knowledge, 4) provide opportunities for collective participation by staff members in the same school community, subject area, grade level or department. Examples of approved activities include but are not limited to: After-school PD ---- Conferences ---- Curriculum writing--- approved book studies (where you are NOT already receiving a stipend) | |
Unacceptable Activities | |
Definition: The following are examples of activities that are not acceptable responsibilities or voluntary efforts to be included in a teacher’s Career Ladder Development Plan. THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. Unacceptable Activities
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