Interview/Submission Rubrics for Admission

3 admission rubrics listed below for:

1. Teacher-Education Program
2. Principal, Superintendent, Reading Specialist, Educational Diagnostician
3. Professional Counseling

Interview Rubric for Admission to Teacher-Education Program

Scoring

Each category will be assigned a value from 1 to 5.

1 – Unsatisfactory*

2 –Emerging

3 –Basic

4 – Developed

5 – Proficient

*Scores of 1 will include Evidence for Unsatisfactory Ratings

Categories

1. Caring Disposition and Ethical Responsibility
   • displays positive attitudes
   • evidence of honesty and trustworthiness
2. Communication
   • makes minimal or no grammatical errors
   • vocabulary is professional
   • clear articulation when speaking
3. Knowledgeable and Reflective
   • can discuss global issues and the impact on education
   • has awareness of current trends in education
4. Leadership
   • can discuss personal leadership
   • sets reasonable personal goals
5. Experiences with Diversity
   • articulates need for accepting people as individuals
   • acknowledges the impact of diverse cultures on the world

Overall Score

Points from each category will added together for up to 25 point total.

• 0-5 points = Unsatisfactory
• 6-10 = Emerging
• 11-15 = Basic
• 16-20 = Developed
• 21-25 = Proficient

Candidates must receive a minimum of 15 points to pass the interview.

Final Evaluation

Each of the two Faculty Interviewers will indicate on their form their decision to:

• "Admit"
  or
• "Not Admit".

Interviewers also will be able to include comments.

Submission Rubric for Admission to Principal, Superintendent, Reading Specialist, Educational Diagnostician

Scoring

Each category will be assigned a value from 1 to 3.

1 – Unsatisfactory*

2 –Basic

3 –Satisfactory

*Scores of 1 will include Evidence for Unsatisfactory Ratings

Categories

1. Letter of Recommendation from Employer/Coworker (each subcategory below worth up to 3 points)
• Statements that speak to positive attitude and/or work ethic of applicant
• Statements that speak to evidence of honesty and trustworthiness of applicant
• Statements that speak to evidence of professionalism of applicant
2. Letter of Recommendation from Employer/Coworker (each subcategory below worth up to 3 points)
• Statements that speak to positive attitude and/or work ethic of applicant
• Statements that speak to evidence of honesty and trustworthiness of applicant
• Statements that speak to evidence of professionalism of applicant
3. Statement of Purpose by Applicant (each subcategory below worth up to 3 points)
• Makes minimal or no grammatical errors
• Vocabulary is professional
• Clearly articulates thoughts in writing
• Can discuss personal leadership
• Sets reasonable personal goals
• Optional area- can discuss global issues and the impact on education and/or has awareness of current trends in education

Overall Score

Points from each subcategory will combined for up to 33 points total.

• 0-11 points = Unsatisfactory
• 12-22 = Basic
• 23-33 = Satisfactory

Candidates must receive a minimum of 15 points to be considered for admission.

Final Evaluation

Reviewer will indicate on their form their decision to:

• "Admit"
  or
• "Not Admit".

Reviewer will be able to include comments.

Group Admission Interview Scoring Rubric for Professional Counseling

The applicant demonstrates

1-5 Likert Scale (1 = totally unacceptable, 2 = slightly unacceptable, 3 = neutral, 4 = slightly acceptable, 5 = perfectly acceptable)

• Ethical / collegial behavior
• Willingness to participate
• Ability to deal successfully w/conflict and conflicting values
• Appropriate boundaries/self-awareness
• Appropriate affect

Score totaled

Assessment of Counseling Dispositions During Admissions Process

(1 = Not Observed; 2 = Needs Improvement; 3 = Meets Expectations; 4 = Exceeds Expectations)

• Demonstrates multicultural awareness and sensitivity
• Expresses feelings effectively and appropriately
• Demonstrates professional appearance
• Communicates effectively and appropriately
• Shows initiative and motivation (e.g., meets deadlines, class attendance)
• Demonstrates respect for others

Score totaled