Recommending a Cooperating Teacher

Criteria for Recommending a Clinical Educator

 A Clinical Educator (cooperating teacher):

• is a model educator. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• hold a standard instructional certificate that coincides with the area of instruction for which the teacher candidate is being prepared. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.3 & 4)
• has a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a classroom teacher. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.2)
• is Effective or Highly Effective on most recent summative evaluation. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• has proven success with student achievement. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• understands how to work with and mentor an adult learner. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• is an excellent communicator and listener. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• is able to articulate the skills needed to become a successful teacher. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• has the skills to provide constructive feedback based on observations. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• has a positive impact on student learning. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• encourages exploration, experimentation and innovation. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• is current on educational issues and practices and considers themselves to be lifelong learners. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.5)
• is an active member of the school community, e.g., serves on school committees, attends school functions. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• has a positive attitude. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• has a willingness to share and work collaboratively. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)
• has a willingness to share and work collaboratively using co-teaching strategies and practices. (NJAC 6A:9A-4.4.h.6.i)