N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-8.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 6A:9B-8.6 - Evaluation of a provisional teacher for the standard certificate

(a) Effective for candidates who begin teaching during or after academic year 2015-2016, standard certificate determinations shall be based on the provisional teacher's annual summative evaluations, which shall be conducted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:10 and by an appropriately certified principal or administrative designee authorized to supervise instructional staff.

1. Standard certificate determinations for candidates who began teaching prior to academic year 2015-2016 shall be based on performance evaluations aligned with the Professional Standards for Teachers and based on at least three observations conducted during the school year but not less than once during each semester.

(b) A provisional teacher who meets all other standard certificate requirements at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.7 shall earn a standard certificate upon receipt of at least two summative evaluation ratings of effective or highly effective earned within three consecutive years of teaching.

1. If the provisional teacher does not complete the standard certificate requirements within the first two years of teaching, the provisional certificate may be renewed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.5 and the provisional teacher shall have an additional two years to earn at least two effective or highly effective summative evaluation ratings within three consecutive years of teaching.

(c) Within 30 days of the provisional teacher's receipt of at least two summative evaluation ratings earned in any New Jersey school district, the provisional teacher's principal shall notify the provisional teacher and the Office that the provisional teacher:

1. Is eligible for a standard certificate because the candidate has earned at least two effective or highly effective summative evaluation ratings and has completed all other standard certificate requirements, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.7;

2. Is being recommended for a renewal of the provisional certificate, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.5, because the candidate has not yet received at least two effective or highly effective summative ratings within three consecutive years of teaching;

3. Is not being recommended for a renewal of the provisional certificate for any reason; or

4. Is rendered permanently ineligible for renewal of the provisional certificate, is prohibited from earning a standard certificate, and is disqualified from seeking further employment as a teacher in any capacity.

(d) A provisional teacher who is ineligible for a standard certificate and for renewal of the provisional certificate may appeal the standard certificate determination pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-4.13.

(e) Mentor teachers shall not assess or evaluate the performance of provisional teachers. Interactions between provisional teachers and experienced mentor teachers are formative in nature and considered a matter of professional privilege. Mentor teachers shall not be compelled to offer testimony on the performance of provisional teachers.

(f) The annual summative evaluation rating(s) from each prior employing school district shall constitute part of the record on which a principal shall base the standard certificate determination.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-8.6

Amended by R.2009 d.24, effective 1/5/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4856(a), 41 N.J.R. 128(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), inserted the last sentence.
Amended by R.2014 d.073, effective 5/5/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 2524(a), 46 N.J.R. 761(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), deleted "building" preceding "principal"; deleted (a)1 through (a)3; added new (b); and recodified former (b) through (c) as (c) through (d).

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2989(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 853(a), effective 5/1/2023