Request for Qualifications: Teacher and Principal Evaluation: Teacher and Principal Practice Rubric Variance

The New York State Education Department is seeking applications for a variance to use a teacher and/or principal practice rubric other than those on the Department’s Approved List. The application is for local educational agencies (LEAs) to request a variance to use an existing or new, innovative rubric to implement teacher and principal evaluations. The application will be reviewed on a continuous and ongoing basis, and the Department will electronically confirm receipt of a submitted application. The review process will be completed within 8 weeks from the time of receipt. Key aspects of the job include: • Submitting an application for a variance to use a teacher and/or principal practice rubric • Providing evidence that the proposed rubric meets the approval criteria • Demonstrating a significant investment in the rubric, including training and implementation • Providing a plan for collecting evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of the rubric • Aligning the rubric with the New York State Evaluation System and the 2015 PSEL Leadership standards • Ensuring the rubric is grounded in research and has four performance rating categories • Clearly defining expectations for each rating category • Ensuring the rubric is specifically designed to assess the effectiveness of school leaders • Including descriptions of training and implementation details required for the rubric to be effective