Administrative Procedure 420

ROLE OF TEACHERS

Teachers employed within the School are primarily charged with maximizing student learning through their work in collaborative teams in a defined, disciplined process.

Procedures

1. At all times, the dignity, safety, and well-being of the student shall be the priority consideration. It is expected that mutual respect and understanding shall exist between student and teacher.
2. Parents are an important partner in student learning and teachers will engage with them in the best interest of students.
3. Teachers shall in their practice demonstrate:
3.1 Knowledge and application of the current curriculum and learning outcomes.
3.2 The application of current research-based lesson design and pedagogy.
3.3 The understanding and use of a variety of high yield instructional and intervention strategies.
3.4 A positive educational environment that is inclusive of all students.
3.5 A variety of on-going research/evidence-based formative assessments of student learning to inform daily instruction.
3.6 The use of research/evidence-based summative assessments in evaluating student performance.
3.7 Shall use appropriate social media as per Administrative Procedure 140 – Information Technology Use and Administrative Procedure 146 – Responsible Use of Electronic Social Media.
3.8 Support for School-based initiatives.
4. The teacher shall be involved as a member of a School staff by:
4.1 Attending all staff meetings and committee assignments.
4.2 Collaborating with colleagues to achieve educational goals and in fulfilling requirements as outlined by Charter Board policy and administrative procedures.
4.3 Accepting responsibility for supervision of students both as assigned and required at the School and School events.
4.4 Contributing to the whole School experience for students.
5. Teachers shall demonstrate professionalism by:
5.1 Arriving early enough to receive students at School and remaining a reasonable time until student(s) have left in the afternoon.
5.2 Demonstrating to student(s) a conduct, appearance and vocabulary that inspires respect from all and adheres
to staff and School procedures.
5.3 Actively participating in in-service and professional development opportunities to ensure alignment with
current research on teaching and learning, so that instructional techniques and effective utilization of
technology are aligned with provincial and School expectations/goals.
5.4 Developing appropriate relationships with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
5.5 Treating all staff members with respect regardless of their position or assignment.
5.6 Being available/accessible to students to meet the learning needs of students

References: Section 18, 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 196, 197, 214, 215, 216, 222, 225 Education Act
Teaching Profession Act
Ministerial Order 028/2020 – Student Learning
Teaching Quality Standard
Guide to Education – ECS to Grade 12
Collective Agreement