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PWES Teacher 
PWES Kindergarten Teacher
Rubric for hiring an Elementary Teacher
Rubric Code: L2XBCB7
By lkshaw1981
Ready to use
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Subject: Education  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Notes

(N/A)

Question 1

Please tell us about yourself and any experience you have had working with students. Why would you be a good fit for this position?
Poor

Candidate stated minimal information on experience and background.
Fair

Candidate can state general reasons why their background is optimal for this position.
Good

Candidate can articulate experiences that are relevant to the position.
Excellent

Candidate can articulate background and experiences well and can tie those experiences to why they are the best candidate for the position.
Notes
Question 2

What is differentiation and what does this process look like in a primary classroom?

How have you adapted your instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners?
Poor

Candidate has little to no knowledge of the process of differentiation.
Fair

Candidate was able to share minimal examples of how to differentiate instruction.
Good

Candidate was able to share general ideas of what differentiation looks like in the classroom, but unable to connect the use to assessment pieces or individual needs, either at-risk or gifted.
Excellent

Candidate was able to define differentiation, connect it to specific assessment pieces and/or individual needs, and provide specific classroom examples/scenarios of meeting the needs of both at-risk and gifted students.
Notes
Question 3

What would an observer see if they walked in on a reading lesson? Describe a lesson, state the objective, tell us what the room looks like and what you and the students would be doing.
Poor

Has minimal ideas/experiences to share.
Fair

Was able to share concrete activities/lessons with minimal details.
Good

Was able to share specific lessons and or activities from experience.

Was able to state the lesson objective and relate it to state standards.
Excellent

Was able to share specific lessons and or activities from experience.

Was able to state the lesson objective and relate it to state standards.

Was able to explain the purpose of the lesson and how the assessment results would be used.

Was able to share specific idea/scenarios from personal experience.
Notes
Question 4

Describe a professional development session you have attended, explain why you chose the topic and how you will use it to benefit your students.
Poor

Candidate was unable to recall or articulate a recent PD session attended.
Fair

Candidate was able to provide a few details about their most recent PD session, but were unable to share details of how the PD benefited their students.
Good

Candidate was able to share several details of their most recently attended PD session. Candidate gave minimal details as to how the PD would benefit their students.
Candidate offers little to no insight as to the importance of PD to classroom instruction.
Excellent

Candidate was able to describe, in detail, a recent professional development session attended and how that knowledge directly benefited their students.

Candidate seeks varied opportunities for
growth; stays current w/research; understands the importance of
continuous/lifelong learning.
Notes
Question 5

What system do you have/have had in place to help students monitor their progress and set individual learning goals?
Poor

Candidate has little to no knowledge of how to set up and use progress monitoring measures/practices.
Fair

Candidate has some knowledge of how to set up and use progress monitoring measures/practices, but does not relate clearly to personal experiences in the classroom.
Good

Candidate is able to explain progress monitoring and setting student goals, but does not give specific examples of how the data is used.
Excellent

Candidate is able to articulate specific examples of how the following are used in a classroom:

formal and informal
assessments

timeline of progress monitoring measures and how the data is used

students participating in
individualized goal setting
Notes
Question 6

A student begins being disruptive and interfering with other students' ability to learn during your instructional delivery. How do you respond?
Three minutes later, the same student begins disrupting again. How do you respond?
Poor

Candidate has little to no experience with classroom management or how to deal with disruptive students.

Administration is the first line of defense.
Fair

Candidate can articulate general ideas of how to set up classroom management routines.

Administration is the first line of defense.

Candidate provides minimal details concerning meeting individual student Social Emotional needs.
Good

Candidate is able to articulate the steps to setting up a classroom management plan, specific classroom details are provided.

Candidate provides specific details/examples concerning meeting individual student Social Emotional needs with positive outcomes for all.
Excellent

Candidate is able to describe in detail the steps to setting up an effective classroom management plan, specific details about the plan and student input are provided, as well as learning experiences from missteps.

Candidate provides specific details/examples concerning meeting individual student SE needs with positive outcomes for all, and is able to detail the strategies, materials or philosophy used to obtain a positive outcome.
Notes
Question 7

What is a team player? Describe when you have been a part of a work team. What role did you play on the team?
How would you work with an Intervention Specialist?
Poor

Candidate has limited vision of what a team player's responsibilities may be.
Fair

Candidate can articulate a general definition of team player, yet is unable to provide specific details from experience.
Good

Candidate can articulate a reasonable definition of the term team player, and is able to articulate their own strengths that would add to our staff.

Candidate offered minimal suggestions of how to work with an Intervention Specialist.
Excellent

Candidate can articulate a clearly defined definition of the term team player and is able to "sell" their own professional and personal qualities that would make them a good fit, using specific examples from experience.

Candidate was able to provide specific examples of how to work with an Intervention Specialist.
Notes
Question 8

Describe a difficult situation with a colleague or administrator and tell us how the issue was resolved.
Poor

Candidate was unable to describe a problem and resolution with a co-worker.
Fair

Candidate was able to offer minimal details when describing a problem with a co-worker.
Good

Candidate was able to articulate a specific problem with a co-worker that resulted in a positive outcome.
Excellent

Candidate was able to express, in detail, how a problem with a co-worker was resolved in a positive manner. (Professional integrity; problem solving; joint ownership of problem;
ethical behavior-positive talking points for candidate).
Notes
Question 9

What technology skills would you be able to utilize in a primary classroom?

What skills might you share with your colleagues?
Poor

Candidate was unable to articulate technology skills applicable to a primary classroom.
Fair

Candidate provided a few examples of technology proficiency as applicable to the classroom.
Good

Candidate was able to articulate several examples of technology skills/programs that would be useful in a primary classroom, including Google Classroom.
Excellent

Candidate seemed very comfortable with online platforms including Google Classroom and provided specific examples of use within a classroom setting.

Candidate expressed an interest in peer sharing/teaching technology skills.
Notes
Question 10

Let’s say one of your students, Carlos, is below grade level and not doing well in your class. During
parent-teacher conferences, his parents express little confidence in his academic potential. How would you
address this situation? With Carlos? With his parents?
Poor

Candidate seemed flustered with the question and was unable to provide a coherent solution.
Fair

Candidate addressed the problem, but sided with the parents and suggested testing as the first line of defense.
Good

Candidate was able to articulate specific steps to meet the student and parents needs in a positive and timely manner.
Excellent

Candidate was able to articulate specific steps, from experience,to meet the student and parents needs in a positive and timely manner. Candidate discussed differentiation of instruction, student interest inventory and specific, detailed academic intervention strategies.
Notes



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