Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Indicator Unsatisfactory Basic Proficient Distinguished 4a. Reflects on practice and program effectiveness Library media specialist does not assess the effectiveness of practice and program. Reflections are inaccurate and no goals are established. Library media specialist’s reflection on the effectiveness of practice and program is often subjective rather than objective. Library media specialist does not provide specific examples or goals for improvement. Library media specialist reflects on effectiveness of practice and program using input from students and staff. Library media specialist identifies specific alternatives and options by setting goals for improvements. Library media specialist’s reflection on the effectiveness of program and practice is thoughtful. Library media specialist draws from an extensive repertoire to identify and determine specific alternatives and options for improvement. 4a. Evidence/Documentation 4b. Maintains accurate records Library specialist ignores teachers’ requests when ordering and preparing budgets, or does not follow established procedures. Reports and communication responses are routinely late. Library media specialist’s efforts to prepare budgets are partially successful and occasionally address teacher requests when ordering and preparing budgets. Reports and communications are sometimes submitted on time. Library media specialist fully addresses teacher requests when ordering and preparing budgets and follows established procedures. Reports and communications are submitted on time. Library media specialist proactively addresses teacher needs when ordering and preparing budgets and routinely follows established procedures. Reports and communications are consistently submitted on time. 4b. Evidence/Documentation 4c. Communicates with parents and/or the larger community Library media specialist makes no effort to communicate with parents and/or larger community. Library media specialist has limited communication with parents and/or larger community. Library media specialist frequently engages in outreach efforts to parents and/or larger community. The library media specialist often provides information to parents and/or the community through various sources. Library media specialist is proactive in facilitating communication with parents and/or larger community through various sources, and establishing contacts with outside libraries. 4c. Evidence/Documentation 4d. Participates in a professional community Library media specialist’s relationships with colleagues are unconstructive, and the library media specialist avoids being involved in school and county events and committees. Library specialist’s relationships with colleagues are cordial, and the library media specialist participates in school and county events/committees when specifically requested. Library media specialist’s maintains positive and productive relationships with colleagues and participates actively in school and county events/committees. Library media specialist makes a substantial contribution to school, county, state and/or national organizations/committees. Library media specialist presents new information to colleagues and/or larger community.
4d. Evidence/Documentation 4e. Grows and develops professionally Library specialist does not participate in professional development activities, even when such activities are clearly needed for enhancement of skills. Library media specialist participation in professional development activities is limited to those that are required. Library media specialist seeks out opportunities for professional development based on individual assessment of need or growth. Library specialist actively pursues professional development opportunities and makes a substantial contribution to the profession through sharing new knowledge and skills with others. 4e. Evidence/Documentation 4f. Shows professionalism and leadership Library media specialist displays little sense of integrity and professionalism in interaction with school community. Violates ethical use of information. Library specialist has a sense of integrity and professionalism but he/she shows little initiative in gaining knowledge that would improve his/her ability to serve the school community. Aware of ethical use of information. Library media specialist demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism in interactions with the school community. Library media specialist models leadership qualities with colleagues. Adheres to ethical use of information. Library media specialist uses his/her influence to support a high level of integrity and professionalism in dealing with the school community. Library media specialist takes a leadership role through activities such as SIT member and by providing professional development to colleagues. Actively promotes ethical use of information. 4f. Evidence/Documentation Adapted with permission from Danielson, Charlotte. Electronic Forms and Rubrics for Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching. ASCD, 2008. of this document include language from AASL’s L4L Sample School Librarian Performance and Evaluation System. Knowledge Quest, January/February 2010.