Standard 6 Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
Criteria: The Teacher	Elementary Counseling Services
a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.	Negotiates conflict situations between students where appropriate Models and reinforces appropriate student behaviors for school success (life skills, cooperation, work completion, promptness, time management, responsibility, etc.) Works with students on organizational, study and test taking skills Facilitates personal skills development such as self awareness, decision making and problem solving Communicates special need concerns regarding student/family with staff when circumstances are likely to affect academic/school performance
b. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.	Develops behavior plans for students Models and reinforces appropriate student behaviors for school success (life skills, cooperation, work completion, promptness, time management, responsibility, etc.) Assists in developing school-wide behavior expectations Provides behavioral interventions (office referrals) Manage special student groups such as student counsel, conflict managers and community service groups Negotiates conflict situations between students where appropriate
c. Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.	Counsels students regarding classroom behavior, work completion, academic areas and personal concerns Works with students on organizational, study and test taking skills Models and reinforces appropriate student behaviors for school success (life skills, cooperation, work completion, promptness, time management, responsibility, etc.)
d. Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.	Reinforces the understanding of skills necessary to be successful in school (time management, organization, active listening, following directions, team work, study skills, etc.) Uses preparation time effectively to plan for instructional time
e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment. Rules-Hallway/Assembly	Collaborates with parents/teachers on behavior modification concerns Refers and exchanges information with outside agencies (DHS, mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, etc.) Facilitates social skills development such as anger management, conflict resolution, friendship skills, cooperation Follows up on staff and parent referrals regarding students with personal concerns Provides accessibility to counseling services during school hours