Teacher Competencies

Preparation - I use my knowledge of content and pedagogy to design meaningful learning experiences.

Learning Environment - I create an environment where I can engage, instruct, and assess students.

Relationships - I build trusing relationships in and out of the classroom.

Professional Growth - I actively work to become a better teacher through reflection and continued growth.

Knowledge of content and pedagogy - I have deep knowledge of of my discipline and thoughtfully implement effective pedagogical approaches

Interdisciplinary learning - I understand the ways that my subject overlaps with others and work with colleagues and students towards integrated models of learning.

Core competencies - I can develop and measure student abilities in content knowledge, Jewish identity, life skills, and character, in line with the school's mission and vision.

Effective use of technology - I can use technology to support learning and growth for myself and my students.

Culture of learning - I can engage all students in the work from start to finish by creating a safe and conducive learning environment.

Essential content - I can align content to appropriate, grade-level standards.

Academic ownership - I facilitate my lessons so that students are responsible for doing the thinking in the classroom.

Demonstration of learning - I can implement thoughtful assessments that give students multiple methods to demonstrate their learning and provide feedback to guide their growth.

Positive relationships - I model caring and respect in teacher-student relationships and expect the same in student-student relationships.

Engage families - I engage with families to create and implement strategies for supporting student learning and development both in school and at home.

Professional collaboration - I collaborate effectively with colleagues to support professional learning and student success.

Contribute to school community - I extend my influence beyond the classroom by leading and contributing to school events and initiatives.

Reflective practice - I use multiple sources of evidence (student work, feedback, self-assessmment...) to reflect on the effectiveness of my instruction its impact on my students so that I can consider new approaches.

Professional growth - I engage in ongoing cycles of professional learning to strengthen my practice and improve student learning and growth.

Pedagogical creativity and innovation - I implement new methods and techniques that allow me to push past the status quo and uncover new modes of learning.