Has deep understanding of the major concepts and principles of the disciplines taught
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the research, teaching methodologies, technologies, core learning standards and resources specific to those disciplines
Possesses broad-based knowledge within and across the liberal arts
Exhibits exemplary literacy and communication skills; speaks and writes English fluently, and communicates clearly and appropriately
Understanding of Learning and Development
Understands how children, adolescents and adults learn and develop in a variety of school, family and community contexts
Takes initiative to know each student as a unique individual who brings varied backgrounds, strengths, needs and perspectives to learning
Instructional Planning
Plans culturally and linguistically responsive instruction that respects diversity of ability, age, class, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation and life experience to support the development and academic achievement of all students
Plans rigorous, developmentally-appropriate instruction that builds on evidence of students’ prior knowledge, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to engage all students in meaningful and challenging learning
Crafts lessons that encourage students to connect and apply content knowledge to authentic local or global contexts
Creates, selects or adapts curriculum and materials to plan universally designed instruction for all students
Creates, selects, or adapts curriculum and materials to support students’ acquisition and use of academic language related to instructional content
Plans lessons that foster students’ creative and critical thinking, and self-regulated learning
Plans lessons that appropriately monitor and assess student learning, progress and achievement toward college and career readiness goals
Implementing Instruction
Provides culturally and linguistically responsive instruction that respects diversity of ability, age, class, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation and life experience to support the development and academic achievement of all students
Implements rigorous, developmentally-appropriate instruction that builds on students’ prior knowledge, using teaching strategies that engage all students in meaningful and challenging learning
Guides students to connect and apply content knowledge to authentic local or global contexts
Enacts instruction that is universally designed to support the access of all students to meaningful and challenging learning
Enacts instruction that supports students’ acquisition and use of academic language related to instructional content
Engages students in creative and critical thinking, and fosters students’ self-regulated learning
Uses multiple forms of assessment to appropriately monitor and evaluate impact on student learning, achievement and progress, toward college and career readiness goals, and to inform instruction
Learning Communities
Models attitudes, values and behaviors that promote democratic practice, student participation and collaborative learning in the classroom
Creates supportive and empathic learning environments that are safe spaces conducive to learning
Models and promotes judicious use of digital tools, content or social networks to improve learning and engagement
Facilitates learning through effective, shared classroom management
Leadership and Collaboration
Embraces leadership roles and creates collaborative partnerships with school colleagues and other school professionals to meet the needs of all learners
Communicates and works with families to establish shared expectations for students and to engage families in the school community
Seeks and uses resources available through community and local institutions to actively build partnerships that enhance instruction and learning
Professional Dispositions
Demonstrates belief that all children can learn and should have equitable access to knowledge
Is an emerging reflective practitioner who uses research and evidence to inquire into the nature of teaching and learning and improve teaching practice
Demonstrates integrity, honesty and understanding of professional ethics, roles and responsibilities, and relevant laws and policies
