San Juan BOCES

Itinerant Teacher of Deaf/HH Performance Rating Scale ________

Self______Peer______BOCES Employee Date

A. Assessment Skills – Collaborate and work with educational teams in assessing deaf/hh students and

incorporating the results into the IEP

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Unsatisfactory Improvement Needed Proficient Exceptional

1. Collaborate and work w/ educ. team in assessing 1 1 1 1

students in the areas of academic achievement,

language, communications, & social emotional

development

2. As a member of the educ. team, review all 1 1 1 1

assessments and incorporate results into the

Individual Education Plan, IEP

Comments:

B. Instructional/Advocacy Skills – Ensure the inclusion of deaf/hh students in their IEP program

placement, and adapt, implement, monitor, and provide feedback regarding educational programs.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Unsatisfactory Improvement Needed Proficient Exceptional

1. Utilize evidence-based practices and assess- 1 1 1 1

ment to provide direct instruction, prescript-

tive programming, resources, and visual aids,

as needed

2. Monitor student performance 1 1 1 1

3. Provide specific and meaningful feedback to 1 1 1 1

students in a timely manner

4. Provide instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing 1 1 1 1

regarding their hearing loss, Deaf culture,

assistive devices, and various communication

methods used by deaf/hh individuals

5. Ensure the inclusion of deaf/hh students in 1 1 1 1

activities

6. Facilitate opportunities for deaf/hh students 1 1 1 1

to interact socially w/ other deaf/hh students

and w/ deaf/hh role models

Comments:

p. 2 TOD Perf. Rt

C. Program Management Skills – Maintain records and coordinate required services for deaf/hh

students

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Unsatisfactory Improvement Needed Proficient Exceptional

1. Maintain record/data collection necessary 1 1 1 1

for placement and ongoing programming

2. Utilize the computerized IEP and records 1 1 1 1

3. Coordinate required services for students 1 1 1 1

(to include educational interpreters & other

special service providers)

Comments:

D. Communicative/Consultative/Effective Team Member – Collaborate and consult with students’

educational teams

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Unsatisfactory Improvement Needed Proficient Exceptional

1. Participate directly or consultatively as a 1 1 1 1

member of the building level and child study

teams, when needed

2. Participate as an IEP member and coordinate 1 1 1 1

or facilitate meetings as appropriate

3. Make recommendations for IEP goals and 1 1 1 1

objectives for academic, language, communi-

cations, and social/emotional development.

4. Assist in appropriate placement of students 1 1 1 1

5. Provide training for general ed. staff & students 1 1 1 1

regarding the specific communication & educ.

needs of deaf/hh students in various situations

and group settings

6. Coordinate w/ team members to adapt curriculum 1 1 1 1

to make subject matter accessible to deaf/hh

students

7. Work w/ audiologist regarding appropriate environ-

mental conditions, individual hearing aids, cochlear

implants, and assistive listening devices

Comments:

p.3 TOD Perf Rt

E. Professional Conduct – Follow school & district guidelines and policies for professional behavior

and conduct, and keep current on knowledge of the field to maintain high professional standards

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Unsatisfactory Improvement Needed Proficient Exceptional

1. Follow school & district guidelines and 1 1 1 1

policies for professional behavior and conduct

2. Have knowledge of and the ability to com- 1 1 1 1

municate with individuals who are deaf/hh

(to include oral, ASL, and English sign)

3. Keep current on knowledge of federal and 1 1 1 1

state laws and regulations pertaining to educa-

tion, resources, and provision of services for

individuals who are deaf/hh

Comments:

Evaluator Signature ______Date______

(Peer/Self)