Phase 2 of the State fiscal Stabilization Funds program requires all school districts in New Jersey to provide information on the procedures to evaluate teachers and principals.

Teacher Evaluation Procedures:

 Non-tenured teachers are evaluated at least three times per year by a district or building level administrator and receive a year end summary evaluation made by the direct administrator assigned to the teacher. After three years and one day of satisfactory evaluations teachers are granted tenure. Tenured teachers are required to receive a minimum of one evaluation and a year end summary evaluation. Upon completion of each evaluation and year-end summary, a conference between the teacher and the evaluator is held to discuss and review the contents of the evaluation.

The current evaluation contains four specific areas that address instruction: Planning and Preparation, Knowledge of Subject Area/Curriculum, Curriculum and Instruction (Academics/Pedagogy), and Classroom Environment and Management. Each area is rated as "Meets District Expectations" or as "Area for Growth". Upon completion of the process during the 2009-2010 academic year, all 473 teachers observed and evaluated met the district's criteria for acceptable performance. This information has been reported to the State Department of Education as part of a state-wide survey.

Principal Evaluation Procedures:

Principals and assistant principals are evaluated in accordance with district policy. Non-tenured administrators are evaluated at least two times per year, at least once per semester, and receive a year end summary evaluation. After three years (two if the employee had worked in the district before appointment to the administrative position) of satisfactory evaluations the administrator would be recommended for tenure. Tenured administrators are required to receive one year end summary evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, a conference between the administrator and his or her direct supervisor (the evaluator) is held to discuss and review the contents of the evaluation.

The current evaluation contains ten specific areas that address administrative, communication and interpersonal skills as well as overall instructional leadership. Each area is assessed on whether it "Meets District Expectations" or is an "Area for Growth". Upon completion of the process during the 2009-2010 academic year, it was recommended that 17 out of the 17 principals* should re-appointed to their respective positions. This information has been reported to the State Department of Education as part of a state-wide survey.

* This includes principals and assistant principals

To view the evaluation form used for Principals and Administrators, click here...

To view the Teacher Evaluation form, click here...