(6600-T) Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers are expected to adhere to the following responsibilities aside from the responsibilities listed in the school’s policies.

1

Additional Teacher Responsibilities
- Promote an atmosphere of integrity, courtesy, self-control, and intellectual vigor.
- Provide daily instruction to the students based upon the academy’s curriculum using approved materials.
- Continue to grow professionally through increased knowledge of subject matter and teaching methodology.
- Communicate course content clearly, systematically, and enthusiastically.
- Evaluate students effectively according to the academy’s grading scale.
- Maintain a portfolio of each student’s work that will document work and progress.
- Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the school administrator both before and after school and support the academy’s sponsored activities and events.
- Follow and implement the academy’s mission and philosophy as well as the academy's policies, rules, and procedures.
- Encourage the involvement of parents/guardians in the education of their children and communicate with parents/guardians.
- Operate on the premise that school and home life work together for the benefit of all students.
- Treat parents, students, and fellow staff members with dignity and respect at all times.
- Provide a positive role model for students.
- Provide an environment that promotes self-esteem and self-discipline.
- Communicate with the administrator concerns about health and safety and curricular needs.
- Provide service to the academy and the community.