Teaching Competencies
Essential Skills for Student Learning
Abbotsford School District teachers consistently demonstrate skills essential for student learning. Our Teaching Competencies serve as the foundation for hiring, evaluation and growth.
1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
2. Organization and Planning
3. Classroom Management
4. Facilitation and Engagement
5. Assessment and Coaching
6. Collaboration and Teamwork
7. Caring and Inclusiveness
8. Flexibility and Adaptability
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Being tactful, compassionate and respectful.
HIRING COMPETENCY
• Act as a role model for students, demonstrating professionalism in communication and manner
• Demonstrate clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Seek to understand other peoples’ ideas and concerns
• Communicate with others in a non-threatening manner
• Ask questions to clarify and understand others
• Assume responsibility and creatively work with families who may be reluctant to engage in educational situations
DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE
• Effectively communicate complex or sensitive matters
• Read and interpret individual and group dynamics
• Demonstrate ‘with-it-ness’ by monitoring non-verbal cues and body language in others
• Ask essential questions that promote critical thinking and creativity
Organization and Planning
Plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment.
HIRING COMPETENCY
• Plan and prepare effective lesson plans and integrated units
• Plan and prioritize with a realistic sense of pacing and time demands
• Anticipate, prepare and evaluate lessons, technological tools and resources
• Differentiate instructional methods and assessment for students
• Select instructional strategies, technology, materials and assessments that build on prior knowledge or experience, cultural history and are relevant to students’ interests
• Report achievement and progress to students and their family in a clear, timely and relevant manner
DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans using cross-district and community resources
• Facilitate student ownership in a system of goals, feedback and results
• Demonstrate active leadership in planning initiatives to impact student learning at school or district level
• Develop plans that include Aboriginal/Indigenous perspectives
Classroom Management
Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student. Appropriately manage student behaviour and classroom dynamics.
HIRING COMPETENCY
• Ensure a safe and supportive place to learn with clear routines and expectations
• Anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behaviour
• Re-direct student behaviour with warmth, empathy, and sensitivity to students’ status as a learner
• Treat mistakes as a part of learning
• Organize classroom for student learni