Distinguished - Clearly introduces self and the position for which one is applying.

Proficient - Introduces self and the position for which one is applying. Minor details are slightly unclear. 

Basic - Partially introduces self and the position for which one is applying. Relevant details are unclear. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to introduce self and the position for which one is applying; however, significant details are unclear. 

Non-Performance - The introduction of self and the position for which one is applying is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly describes a “Culture of Universal Achievement” and why it is important. 

Proficient - Describes a “Culture of Universal Achievement” and why it is important. Minor details are needed as the description is slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally describes a “Culture of Universal Achievement” and why it is important. Relevant details are needed as the description is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe a “Culture of Universal Achievement” and why it is important; however, significant details are needed as the description is unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of a “Culture of Universal Achievement” and why it is important is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly and clearly describes the 21st century skills possessed and how they will be used. 

Proficient - Describes the 21st century skills possessed and how they will be used. Minor details are needed as the description is slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally describes the 21st century skills possessed and how they will be used. Relevant details are needed as the description is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the 21st century skills possessed and how they will be used; however, significant details are needed as the description is unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of the 21st century skills possessed and how they will be used is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Shares a thorough and clear example of an instructional management plan. 

Proficient - Shares an example of an instructional management plan. Minor details are needed as this example is slightly unclear.

Basic - Shares a limited example of an instructional management plan. Relevant details are needed as this example is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to share an example of an instructional management plan; however, significant details are needed as this example is unclear.

Non-Performance - The example of an instructional management plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the value of collaboration and how to use it with peers.

Proficient - Explains the value of collaboration and how to use it with peers. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped. 

Basic - Minimally explains the value of collaboration and how to use it with peers. The explanation is underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the value of collaboration and how to use it with peers; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of the value of collaboration and how to use it with peers is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains standards alignment regarding instructional planning.

Proficient - Explains standards alignment regarding instructional planning. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains standards alignment regarding instructional planning. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain standards alignment regarding instructional planning; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of standards alignment regarding instructional planning is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and clearly summarizes multiple intelligences and why is it important to understand. 

Proficient - Summarizes multiple intelligences and why is it important to understand. Minor details are needed as the summary is slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally summarizes multiple intelligences and why is it important to understand. Relevant details are needed as the summary is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize multiple intelligences and why is it important to understand; however, significant details are needed as the summary is unclear.

Non-Performance - The summary of multiple intelligences and why is it important to understand is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the selected approach to instructional planning. 

Proficient - Discusses the selected approach to instructional planning. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses the selected approach to instructional planning. The discussion is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the selected approach to instructional planning; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the selected approach to instructional planning is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the selected approach to assessment for learning and how one will assess learners. 

Proficient - Discusses the selected approach to assessment for learning and how one will assess learners. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped. 

Basic - Minimally discusses the selected approach to assessment for learning and how one will assess learners. The discussion is underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the selected approach to assessment for learning and how one will assess learners; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The discussion of the selected approach to assessment for learning and how one will assess learners is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the value of data and data management. 

Proficient - Explains the value of data and data management. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped. 

Basic - Minimally explains the value of data and data management. The explanation is underdeveloped. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the value of data and data management; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of the value of data and data management is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly concludes with a wrap-up of the interview and a thorough explanation of why one is the best candidate for the position. 

Proficient - Concludes with a wrap-up of the interview and an explanation of why one is the best candidate for the position. Minor details are needed or slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially concludes with a wrap-up of the interview and a limited explanation of why one is the best candidate for the position. Relevant details are needed and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to conclude with a wrap-up of the interview and an explanation of why one is the best candidate for the position; however, significant details are needed and unclear.

Non-Performance - The conclusion with a wrap-up of the interview and an explanation of why one is the best candidate for the position is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Student adds final project to the ePortfolio.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - Student does not add final project to the ePortfolio.

Distinguished - The length of the interview is equivalent to the required length of eight to ten minutes. 

Proficient - The length of the interview is nearly equivalent to the required length of eight to ten minutes. 

Basic - The length of the interview is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required length of eight to ten minutes.

Below Expectations - The length of the interview is equivalent to at least one half of the required length of eight to ten minutes.

Non-Performance - The length of the interview lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.