(1)
Teacher. A successful candidate for the teacher professional certificate shall demonstrate:
(a) The knowledge and skills for effective teaching which ensure student learning by:
(i) Using instructional strategies that make learning meaningful and show positive impact on student learning;
(ii) Using a variety of assessment strategies and data to monitor and improve instruction;
(iii) Using appropriate classroom management principles, processes and practices to foster a safe positive, student-focused learning environment;
(iv) Designing and/or adapting challenging curriculum that is based on the diverse needs of each student;
(v) Demonstrating cultural sensitivity in teaching and in relationships with students, families, and community members;
(vi) Integrating technology into instruction and assessment; and
(vii) Informing, involving, and collaborating with families and community members as partners in each student's educational process including using information about student achievement and performance.
(b) A successful candidate for the professional certificate shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills for professional development by:
(i) Evaluating the effects of his/her teaching through feedback and reflection;
(ii) Using professional standards and district criteria to assess professional performance, and plan and implement appropriate growth activities; and
(iii) Remaining current in subject area(s), theories, practice, research and ethical practice.
(c) A successful candidate for the professional certificate shall demonstrate professional contributions to the improvement of the school, community, and the profession by:
(i) Advocating for curriculum, instruction, and learning environments that meet the diverse needs of each student;
(ii) Participating collaboratively in school improvement activities and contributing to collegial decision making.
(2)
Principal/program administrator. A successful candidate for the principal/program administrator professional certificate shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the professional certificate benchmark levels for the six standards pursuant to WAC
181-78A-270 (2)(b).
(3)
Educational staff associate - school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker. A successful candidate for the ESA professional certificate shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the professional certificate benchmark levels for the standards in the specific ESA role pursuant to WAC
181-78A-270 (5), (7), or (9).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.210. 06-14-010, § 181-78A-540, filed 6/22/06, effective 7/23/06. 06-02-051, recodified as § 181-78A-540, filed 12/29/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. 04-24-074, § 180-78A-540, filed 11/30/04, effective 12/31/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.401.010 [28A.410.010]. 04-21-038, § 180-78A-540, filed 10/15/04, effective 11/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 and 28A.410.010. 02-18-037, § 180-78A-540, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 00-03-049, § 180-78A-540, filed 1/14/00, effective 2/14/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). 99-01-174, § 180-78A-540, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]