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Gorham Schools
Core Documents
Core Teacher Competencies
Curriculum
A. Practices backwards planning and documents one’s practice through the use of year long plans, unit templates and daily lesson plans. (2a, 2d)
B. Demonstrates implementation of the Maine Learning Results and Gorham curriculum, teaching both content and skills pertinent to the discipline. (2a, 2d))
C. Understands and participates in the curriculum review process. (2d, 3c, 4c)
Instruction
D. Able to differentiate content, processes, and products to meet the needs of individual learners.
(1a, 1b, 2a-2e, 3d)
E. Matches differentiated content, processes and product to the needs of individual learners.
(1a, 2a-2e, 3d)
F. Creates and maintains a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.
(1a-1d, 2e, 3d, 4c)
Assessment
G. Uses a wide variety of assessments including individual, common and external assessments to inform teaching and learning.
(2b, 2c, 2e, 3a, 3c, 3d, 4c)
H. Matches specific learning goals with appropriate assessment types. (2b)
I. Provides multiple formats and opportunities for improvement within a standards based system. (2b, 2c)
Professional Responsibilities
J. Models and advances the Code of Conduct with students and adults. (1a, 1d, 4b)
K. Possesses effective communication skills.
(1a, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b)
L. Works effectively as a team player within the larger professional community and shares practices. (3c, 4b, 4c)
M. Is a reflective practitioner, dedicated to continued professional growth. (4a, 4c)
N. Effectively utilizes district adopted materials. (3c, 3d, 4c)
O. Demonstrates proficient use of technology. (2b, 3d, 4a, 4b)
P. Understands how to plan, instruct, and assess within a standards based system.
(1c, 2a-2e, 3d)
Q. Understands and appreciates the unique characteristics of the students he/she works with.
(1a-1d, 2a-2e, 3d)
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