San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 30,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. Requirements for Applying: (attach PDF copies) Please complete and provide evidence of each step below. Incomplete applications will not be accepted/reviewed. Qualifications: 1. Appropriate California Credential. 2. Five years of successful administration experience preferred. 3. Five years of successful teaching experience. 4. Attention to detail and ability to build and execute processes. 5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 6. Ability to relate well to all members of the educational community. 7. Extensive background in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development. Documents required: 1. Cover letter and resume 2. Answers to the following writing prompts (limit to 1 ½ pages): • Why are you interested in becoming an administrator member of the TQP? • Describe your approach to teacher evaluation. • How do you think the current evaluation system contributes to student achievement? Review of applicants will begin upon closing and continue until this position is filled. This position is for three school years.

Job Role: The TQP is made of three teachers and three administrators. The purpose of the TQP is to oversee, manage, and administer the Teacher Evaluation System (TES) consistent with the vision and values agreed to and outlined in the SJTA-SJUSD collective bargaining agreement and TES Handbook. The voting members of the TQP will meet outside of the standard professional workday in SJUSD. Performance Responsibilities: In concert with the other members of the TQP: 1. Ensure that proper evaluation procedures are followed and to the extent necessary that evaluations submitted for review are thorough, rigorous, and accurate. 2. Participate in the appropriate resolution of any conflicting evaluation results that arise between the administrative evaluators and consulting teachers (CTs). 3. Make recommendations to the Superintendent for employees who are being non-reelected or who are moving to Teacher Assistance Program (TAP). 4. Oversee TAP including the review of all cases four times throughout the year. 5. Ensure that all who participate in the evaluation system understand the process and their rights. 6. Attend TQP meetings as necessary to conduct applicable business as described in both the SJTA contract and TES Handbook. 7. Annually, submit a report to the Superintendent and SJTA President detailing its activities and make recommendations for changes. 8. Oversee the annual revision process of the TES Handbook. 9. Review any notices of concern from administrators to place a teacher in a full evaluation cycle when it is determined that they need support.