Policy 5220 - Responsibilities of the Teacher

The roles of teachers shall be defined to meet the established and educationally sound needs of current instructional programs and changing social conditions. It is recognized that the board and administrators must support certificated employees in fulfilling these responsibilities. 

1. Examples of activities consistent with the role of a teacher are the following: (a) teaching, (b) counseling, (c) supervising, (d) disciplining, (e) communicating, (r) planning, (g) self-improving, (h) managing, (i) motivating. 

2. As professional staff members. all educators are expected to perform certain duties that contribute to the activity program, to the guidance program, and to the good climate and efficient operation of the school. In addition to the specific assignment of classroom instruction or other building duties, each teacher is expected to assume his or her equitable share of responsibility for the operation of the school, the guidance and counseling of students, and the sponsorship and support of the student activity program. 

3. The teacher assumes a shared responsibility with the total building staff for supervision and maintenance of order. 

4. Teachers are expected to participate in professional staff development activities to enhance competence in the use of educational materials, instructional programs, and other professional skills. 

5. Teachers are responsible for assigning and evaluating the work of students, and for returning such evaluations to students with reasonable promptness. 

6. Teachers are expected to make daily preparations for their duties. 

7. Teachers are expected to attend staff meetings and other such professional activities. 

8. Teachers are expected to give careful attention to the maintenance of a healthful atmosphere in the classroom, reporting to the principal or his/her designee any shortcomings in lighting, heating, or ventilating. 

9. In addition to these specific requirements, the responsibilities of the teacher shall be performed as required in Chapter 44. State Board of Education Code of Rules and Regulations. 

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