Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration
Teachers demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders to maximize student growth,
development, and learning.
Teaching professionals display the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct; they are intellectually honest and conduct themselves in ways consistent with a comprehensive moral code. Educators recognize that the purpose of schools is to educate students and embrace a responsibility to ensure, that to the best of their ability, every student will learn. Teachers are keenly alert to and advocate for the needs of their students. Educators demonstrate a commitment to professional standards, problem solving and decision-making. Professional educators comply with school, district, state and federal regulations and procedures.
development, and learning.
Teaching professionals display the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct; they are intellectually honest and conduct themselves in ways consistent with a comprehensive moral code. Educators recognize that the purpose of schools is to educate students and embrace a responsibility to ensure, that to the best of their ability, every student will learn. Teachers are keenly alert to and advocate for the needs of their students. Educators demonstrate a commitment to professional standards, problem solving and decision-making. Professional educators comply with school, district, state and federal regulations and procedures.
6.1 Teachers uphold professional standards of practice and policy as related to students’ rights and teachers’ responsibilities.
NYSED Indicators: Demonstrate a high standard for honesty, integrity, ethical conduct, and confidentiality when interacting with students, families, colleagues, and the public. Are proactive and advocate to meet the needs of students. Use self-reflection and stakeholder feedback to inform and adjust professional behavior. Advocate, model, and manage safe, legal, and ethical use of information and technology, including respect for intellectual property and the appropriate documentation of sources. Complete training in response to State and local requirements and jurisdictions.
NYSED Indicators: Demonstrate a high standard for honesty, integrity, ethical conduct, and confidentiality when interacting with students, families, colleagues, and the public. Are proactive and advocate to meet the needs of students. Use self-reflection and stakeholder feedback to inform and adjust professional behavior. Advocate, model, and manage safe, legal, and ethical use of information and technology, including respect for intellectual property and the appropriate documentation of sources. Complete training in response to State and local requirements and jurisdictions.
6.2 Teachers engage and collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
NYSED Indicators: Support and promote the shared school and district vision and mission to support school improvement. Participate actively as a part of an instructional team. Share information and best practices with colleagues to improve practice. Demonstrate an understanding of the school as an organization within a historical, cultural, political, and social context. Collaborate with others both within and outside the school to support student growth, development, and learning. Collaborate with the larger community to access and share learning resources
NYSED Indicators: Support and promote the shared school and district vision and mission to support school improvement. Participate actively as a part of an instructional team. Share information and best practices with colleagues to improve practice. Demonstrate an understanding of the school as an organization within a historical, cultural, political, and social context. Collaborate with others both within and outside the school to support student growth, development, and learning. Collaborate with the larger community to access and share learning resources
6.3 Teachers communicate and collaborate with families, guardians, and caregivers to enhance student development and success.
NYSED Indicators: Invite families, guardians and caregivers to share information to enhance and increase student development and achievement. Communicate student performance and progress in various ways and provide opportunities for discussion. Suggest strategies and ways in which families can participate in and contribute to their student’s education.
NYSED Indicators: Invite families, guardians and caregivers to share information to enhance and increase student development and achievement. Communicate student performance and progress in various ways and provide opportunities for discussion. Suggest strategies and ways in which families can participate in and contribute to their student’s education.
6.4 Teachers manage and perform non-instructional duties in accordance with school district guidelines or other applicable expectations.
NYSED Indicators: Collect required data and maintain timely and accurate records (e.g. plan books, lunch counts, attendance records, student records, etc.). Manage their time and attendance in accordance with established guidelines. Maintain classroom and school resources and materials. Participate in school and district events.
NYSED Indicators: Collect required data and maintain timely and accurate records (e.g. plan books, lunch counts, attendance records, student records, etc.). Manage their time and attendance in accordance with established guidelines. Maintain classroom and school resources and materials. Participate in school and district events.
6.5 Teachers understand and comply with relevant laws and policies as related to students’ rights and teachers’ responsibilities.
NYSED Indicators: Communicate relevant regulations and policies to stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information. Report instances of child abuse, safety violations, bullying, and other concerns in accordance with regulations and policies. Adhere to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations. Access resources to gain information about standards of practice, relevant law, and policy as they relate to students’ rights and teachers’ responsibilities.
NYSED Indicators: Communicate relevant regulations and policies to stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information. Report instances of child abuse, safety violations, bullying, and other concerns in accordance with regulations and policies. Adhere to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations. Access resources to gain information about standards of practice, relevant law, and policy as they relate to students’ rights and teachers’ responsibilities.