As part of a grant sponsored by the New York City Department of Education in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers, RMC has been awarded a contract to provide a more rigorous approach to evaluating the instructional delivery of tenured teachers who have received multiple unsatisfactory ratings. RMC recruits highly experienced retired classroom teachers and coaches to work as Peer Observers with teachers in the New York City school system. Each participant teacher is recommended by his/her principal and is included in this initiative on a volunteer basis. Peer Observers work with each participant teacher.

During this period, Peer Observers support participant teachers with focused professional development to help them improve skills and competencies in their individual areas of need.  Peer Observers conduct classroom observations, develop Individualized Professional Development Plans with the participating teacher and generate written reports of observations which may potentially be introduced in hearings.  RMC provides pre-service and on-going training for Peer Observers in order that they may deliver all services in a highly competent manner.

Interested in applying to work on this project?

Visit our Immediate Project Consultant Opportunities page for information on how to apply.