Responsibility to the school community addresses how to best promote positive relationships and effective interactions with colleagues, parents, and other members of the schooling community. Highly knowledgeable, ethical, insightful and skilled educators committed to fostering the growth of all learners support public trust and confidence in the teaching profession.
As educators, it is our responsibility to recognize and respect the uniqueness and diversity of our school community. Responsibility to the school community means that we strive to establish and maintain reciprocal relationships with family and community members of the students under our professional supervision. These relationships must be based on trust, openness, and respect for confidentiality. As educators, we need to collaborate with families and community agencies by exchanging knowledge and sharing practices and resources. In doing so we commit to promote and participate in the creation of collaborative, safe, and supportive learning communities.
REMEMBER - The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the school community will:
apply for, accept, offer or assign a position of responsibility only on the basis of professional qualifications and will adhere to the conditions of a contract or the terms of appointment;
strive for continued improvement and professional growth;
respect the rights of all persons without discrimination;
interact with colleagues and parents in a respectful and professional manner;
use school property, equipment, materials and resources appropriately and only for educational purposes;
maintain confidentiality within the workplace;
refrain from accepting gifts or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment; and
conduct himself or herself in and out of school in a way that reflects well on the school and avoid activities that may be disruptive to the school community or erode the educator’s effectiveness.
Are you ready to step up to the mark and promote positive relationships not only within your school community, but outside of that as well?