APPRAISAL
SOCIAL WORKER
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School Year
Name:______
Campus/Department: ______
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
SUMMATIVE APPRAISAL INSTRUMENT
Name of Social Worker:______Appraiser(s):______
Subject:______Period:______
Campus:______Date:______
* Needs Improvement
PERFORMANCE AREA: I. PLANNING – THE SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL WORKER
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Use statistical information in planning and evaluating dropout prevention programs.
2. Is familiar with local, state, and national approaches to dropout prevention.
3. Plans in advance and provides materials needed to support district dropout programs.
4. Participates with other professional staff members in planning for the continuing development of the overall effectiveness of the dropout prevention program including identifying student needs, formulating philosophy, setting goals, and defining services to be offered.
5. Prepares sessions with students and families that reflect good organization and planning.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: II. DELIVERY OF SERVICES
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Makes campus personnel, parents, and students aware of services available.
2. Directly delivers services by assisting families of target population to understand their children’s educational needs and resources available within the school and community.
3. Directly delivers services by acting as a liaison between school personnel and families of target population in maintaining open lines of communications.
4. Checks frequently on effectiveness of meetings, seminars, and other programs designed to convey information to families to families and provides additional services as needed.
5. Provides case management functions and provides verbal and/or written reports on the results.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: III. SOCIAL WORKER – FAMILY INTERACTION THE SUCCESSFUL
SOCIAL WORKER
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Distributes services to campus and families equitably.
2. Gives individual assistance to campuses and families when required.
3. Recognizes and accepts families feelings/concerns in a nonevaluative manner.
4. Exhibits personal regard for families and works closely with them in a friendly manner.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: IV. MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN DROPOUT
PREVENTION PROGRAM
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Uses time effectively by maximizing time spent on individual and group dropout prevention activities.
2. Maintains a climate that encourages family participation in the dropout prevention program.
3. Schedules meeting areas as required to support the dropout program and insures the appropriate care of district facilities and equipment during these functions.
4. Provides a system of notification to families of target population regarding meetings, seminars, and the general distribution of information regarding the district’s dropout prevention program.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: V. MONITORING AND EVALUATING SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE
DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Monitors campus and family participation in the dropout prevention program frequently.
2. Records results of services rendered in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Evaluates effectiveness of local activities by comparing data collected with state and national programs.
4. Provides follow-up activities when data collected indicates the need.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: VI. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Seeks to improve professionally through:
• Participating in seminars, workshops,
and inservice training.
• Enrollment in college courses
• Reading current research on dropout prevention
• Other
2. Follows district policies, administrative regulations, and directives, including:
• Being punctual • Dressing appropriately
3. Demonstrates knowledge of content in assigned area of responsibility.
4. Maintains accurate records as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations.
5. Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with district policies and practices.
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PERFORMANCE AREA: VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Indicators / Yes / No / NI* / Observations/CommentsThe successful Social Worker:
1. Achieves and maintains open lines of communication and positive working relations with: • Students • Parents
• Teachers • Others
• Administrators
2. Conducts parent conferences according to district policies/administrative regulations and department guidelines.
3. Contributes positively to school/community relationships.
4. Forwards communications through appropriate campus and district channels.
5. Follows district policy/administrative regulations and department guidelines in resolving issues.
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Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
SUMMATIVE APPRAISAL
Name______S.S______School______
Last First M.I.
Social Worker Assignment______Current School Year______
ClearlyOutstanding / Exceeds
Expectations / Satisfactory / Below
Expectations / Unsatisfactory
I. Planning / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
II. Delivery of Services / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
III. Social Worker-Family Interaction / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
IV. Management of Families’ Partici-
pation in Dropout Prevention Prog. / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
V. Monitoring and Evaluating Social
Services in the Dropout
Prevention Program / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
VI. Professional Responsibilities / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
VII. Communications / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
TOTAL / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
Overall Rating:
Clearly Outstanding: / ______/ Five Performance Areas rates Clearly Outstanding; none rated less than Exceeds Expectations
Exceeds Expectations: / ______/ Five Performance Areas rated Exceeds Expectations or better; none rated less than Satisfactory
Satisfactory: / ______/ All Performance Areas rated Satisfactory or higher
Below Expectations: / ______/ One or more Performance Areas rated Below Expectations; none rated Unsatisfactory
Unsatisfactory / ______/ One or more Performance Areas rated Unsatisfactory
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Signature of Appraiser Signature of Appraiser