Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Student Services Professional Observation Form

Student Services Professional: Worksite:

Work Observed:	Date:	Time: From: To:

Assessors use this form to document the required annual observation of the student services professional. Some standards may not be documented in a single observation. A copy of the completed observation form is given to the instructional support professional at the post-conference, which is held within 10 calendar days of the observation date. Evidence may be positive and/or negative examples.

Performance Standard 1

Knowledge of Learners

The student services professional identifies and addresses the needs of the target learning community by demonstrating respect for individual differences, cultures, backgrounds, and learning styles.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 2

Program Management

The student services professional plans, implements, promotes, and manages programs and/or services to meet the diverse needs of all learners.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 3

Program Delivery

The student services professional implements services for learners and the learning community consistent with established standards and guidelines.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 4

Assessment

The student services professional gathers, analyzes, and uses data to measure learner or program progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 5

Learner Progress

The work of the student services professional results in acceptable measurable progress based on established standards, district goals, and/or school goals.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 6

Communication

The student services professional communicates effectively with learners, staff, and other members of the learning community and advocates for learners.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Performance Standard 7

Professionalism

The student services professional demonstrates behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards and engages in continuous professional growth.	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:

Specific Suggestions for Improvement

Signatures acknowledge the occurrence of the post-conferences and receipt of a copy of the observation by the professional.

Administrator’s Signature _____________________________________________________	Date __________________________

Student Services Professional’s Signature ________________________________________	Date __________________________

DRAFT

Draft – 2006 – 2007 Pilot Version	Page 1 of 1

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

2006-11-15

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