Petaluma School District

Petaluma City Schools Certificated Performance Evaluation Secondary Counselors

Secondary Counselor: Administrator: Date:

School: Contract Status: Temp Prob Perm

Observation Dates: Conference Dates: / y

Specific Performance Criteria r o t t c n a e

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below and rated as to whether or not the expectation is met. Any rating that t e v a v indicates “needs improvement” shall be explained in the comments section r S o e

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t o s r o t d N e S

A. Pupil Needs  Establishes a process to identify students at-risk for academic and psychosocial problems  Communicates student’s progress to both student and parents in a timely manner  Communicates student’s needs to appropriate staff and parents  Collaborates with students, parents, and staff in establishing appropriate goals and monitors progress toward these goals  Responds to student crises and communicates appropriately with staff and parents

B. Supports School and Curriculum  Responds in a timely manner to referred students  Initiates collaborative conferences with staff to modify instruction to meet student needs  Participates in curriculum development activities and site meetings  Follows district and site policies, procedures, and guidelines

C. Counseling Techniques and Strategies  Demonstrates a variety of relevant counseling methods to meet student needs  Uses effective strategies in parent conferences, SST meetings, and IEP meetings  Formulates appropriate recommendations to address the developmental needs of students  Supports innovative practices and preventive strategies within the school

D. Learning Environment  Promotes student accountability and responsibility  Promotes sensitivity to unique needs of individual students  Provides an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation with counselees  Provides support to students, parents, and staff through academic and career guidance activities 1 / s y d r e o d t e e c N v a t r f n e s i e s t b a m e O S

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E. Counselor as Learner I  Participates in professional development activities  Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning

F. Counselor as Colleague  Works effectively with staff and administration  Actively participates in development of positive school environment  Participates in and supports shared decision-making  Collaborates with other counselors on district-wide basis

Overall Performance Rating

Satisfactory/Strong: Meets or exceeds district standards.

Continues to work toward meeting district standards; additional evaluation required next year; improvement plan required. Any “provisional evaluation” shall also be Provisional: explained in the “Narrative Report”.

Does not meet district standards; improvement plan required; intensive supervision Unsatisfactory: required; additional evaluation required next year. Any “unsatisfactory evaluation” shall also be explained in the “Narrative Report”. 2

Narrative Report

This section shall be used to provide explanatory comments, recommendations or commendations to recognize outstanding performance.

______Signature of Administrator Date

This report has been discussed with me in conference with the above-named administrator. I have the right to respond in writing within five (5) working days, and my response will be appended and filled with this evaluation. My signature on this evaluation does not necessarily signify agreement.

______Signature of Secondary Counselors Date Original to: District Office Copies to: Employee Site Administrator 3