Custodian

Job Description

The impact you will have : The purpose of the TQP is to oversee, manage, and administer the Teacher Evaluation System (TES) consistent with the vision and values agreed to and outlined in the SJTA-SJUSD collective bargaining agreement and TES Handbook.

The voting members of the TQP will meet outside of the standard professional workday in SJUSD. The Teacher Quality Panel is made up of five teachers and five administrators who serve three-year terms.

Performance Responsibilities in concert with the other members of the TQP :

• Ensure that proper evaluation procedures are followed and to the extent necessary that evaluations submitted for review are thorough, rigorous, and accurate.
• Participate in the appropriate resolution of any conflicting evaluation results that arise between the administrative evaluators and consulting teachers (CTs).
• Make recommendations to the Superintendent for employees who are being non-reelected or who are moving to Teacher Assistance Program (TAP).
• Oversee TAP including the review of all cases four times throughout the year.
• Ensure that all who participate in the evaluation system understand the process and their rights.
• Attend TQP meetings as necessary to conduct applicable business as described in both the SJTA contract and TES Handbook.
• Annually, submit a report to the Superintendent and SJTA President detailing its activities and make recommendations for changes.
• Oversee the annual revision process of the TES Handbook.
• Review any notices of concern from administrators to place a teacher in a full evaluation cycle when it is determined that they need support.

Who you are : An innovative leader who is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to supporting our students, staff, and families.

You are a problem-solver who follows through in implementing effective solutions. You bring a customer-service focus, strong organizational skills, and a desire to continuously improve.

What you need for this position :

• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
• Five years of successful teaching experience
• Five years of successful administration experience preferred

Benefits

Who we are : San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow.

We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness.

Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system.

We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.