Professional+Standards

**B.** Demonstrates implementation of the Maine Learning Results and Gorham curriculum, teaching both content and skills pertinent to the discipline. **(2a, 2d))** **C.** Understands and participates in the curriculum review process. **(2d, 3c, 4c)** || *Collaborate with colleagues and other staff about curriculum details. **E.** Matches differentiated content, processes and product to the needs of individual learners. **(1a, 2a-2e, 3d)**  **F.** Creates and maintains a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning. **(1a-1d, 2e, 3d, 4c)** || *Uses assessments as a tool for differentiating,  **H.** Matches specific learning goals with appropriate assessment types. **(2b)**  **I.** Provides multiple formats and opportunities for improvement within a standards based system. **(2b, 2c)** || *Use of [|NWEA], [|NECAP], CoGat, results to inform teaching **K.** Possesses effective communication skills. **(1a, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b)**  **L.** Works effectively as a team player within the larger professional community and shares practices. **(3c, 4b, 4c)** **M.** Is a reflective practitioner, dedicated to continued professional growth. **(4a, 4c)** **N.** Effectively utilizes district adopted materials. **(3c, 3d, 4c)** **O.** Demonstrates proficient use of technology. **(2b, 3d, 4a, 4b)** **P.** Understands how to plan, instruct, and assess within a standards based system. **(1c, 2a-2e, 3d)** **Q.** Understands and appreciates the unique characteristics of the students he/she works with. **(1a-1d, 2a-2e, 3d)** || *Use teachable moments throughout the year to instill Code of Conduct
 * **Curriculum** **A.** Practices backwards planning and documents one’s practice through the use of year long plans, unit templates and daily lesson plans. **(2a, 2d)**
 * Use of Mimio, In-Focus and Tandberg unit to aide with instruction.
 * Follows Instructional Technology Standards
 * Reviews and makes appropriate changes to curriculum with third grade team
 * Aides in aligning the Maine State Learning Results with our curriculum. ||
 * **Instruction** **D.** Able to differentiate content, processes, and products to meet the needs of individual learners. **(1a, 1b, 2a-2e, 3d)**
 * Meets with appropriate staff (GT, Literacy, Math) to create options for diffrentiation
 * Conduct class meetings every morning and as needed ||
 * **Assessment** **G.** Uses a wide variety of assessments including individual, common and external assessments to inform teaching and learning. **(2b, 2c, 2e, 3a, 3c, 3d, 4c)**
 * Use of Reading Street benchmark test, weekly selection tests & unit tests to inform teaching
 * Gives assessments in a multiple formats (paper & online testing) ||
 * **Professional Responsibilities** **J.** Models and advances the Code of Conduct with students and adults. **(1a, 1d, 4b)**
 * Keeps and maintains wiki, blog and classroom site on the internet for communication purposes
 * Takes part in district technology workshops as a presenter
 * Member of the Technology Committee ||