Peer Assistance & Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher Application

Peer Assistance & Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher Application Centinela Valley Union High School District for the 2015-2016 School Year

Overview According to Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement: “The District and Association will establish and maintain a program to provide assistance to teachers who are in need of or desire support and/or professional growth. The program will be called ‘The Peer Assistance & Review Program’ (or ‘The PAR Program’) and will provide assistance in subject matter knowledge, maintaining a suitable learning environment, and/or teaching methods in order to increase student achievement.” The CVUHSD PAR Program is a collaborative effort among teachers to support and renew quality teaching for the purpose of improving student achievement.

Please see the CVUHSD Peer Assistance & Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher Job Description for details regarding qualifications and responsibilities.

Appointment Process According the Collective Bargaining Agreement: 21.3.2.1 The number of Consulting Teachers shall be determined by the PAR Panel, based upon participation in the PAR Program, the available budget, and other relevant considerations. Models for Consulting Teacher positions may include full-time, part-time, and/or extra duty assignments 21.3.2.2 Notice of Consulting Teacher openings shall be posted at each school site for a period of not less than ten (10) workdays. In addition to submitting an application form, each applicant is required to submit at least three references from individuals (preferably at least one supervising administrator) who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to be a Consulting Teacher. 21.3.2.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected by the PAR Panel after at least one teacher and one District representative on the PAR Panel have conducted a site visitation and a classroom observation. 21.3.2.5 Consulting Teachers can be released from regular duties without loss of compensation when necessary to carry out their responsibilities during the school day. The PAR Panel may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of inadequate performance and/or other reasons that serve the best interests of the PAR Program.

Steps to apply  Submit the completed paper application (attached) and submit to Human Resources  Request at least three references (one must be a current administrator) to complete the online PAR Consulting Teacher Reference Survey  Experience an unannounced classroom observation by the PAR Panel  Participate in an interview, including a writing prompt, with the PAR Panel

1 PAR (Peer Assistance & Review) Consulting Teacher Application Centinela Valley Union High School District for the 2015-2016 School Year

Last Name First Name Content Area

School Site Preferred Contact # Email Address

Please provide information about your instructional background. Total Years of Teaching Total Years of Teaching in CVUHSD

Please list the courses you currently teach.

Other Courses Taught While In CVUHSD Length of Time Teaching Each Course

Please provide information about your educational background. Degree Earned Institution Year Earned

Please provide information about educational credentials, licenses, or certificates earned. Credential/License/Certificate Year Earned

2 Please list trainings/workshops attended relevant to this position.

Training/Workshop

Please list trainings/workshops that you developed and/or facilitated that are relevant to this position.

Training/Workshop

Please describe your experiences coaching, mentoring, or supervising student teachers and/or peers.

Please describe what you believe are your greatest strengths as a teacher.

References are not complete without a signature below and the completion of the online PAR Consulting Teacher Reference Survey.

Name Position Signature

The online PAR Consulting Teacher Reference Survey can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PARConsultingTeacherReference 3