IV. Professional Practices & Responsibilities
Professional Demeanor and Ethics
Goal Setting
Professional Development
School Community Involvement
4.1 PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND ETHICS
The teacher meets district expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal, and statutory responsibilities.
How do you model a professional appearance and behaviors?
How do you advocate for the needs of all students in the classroom and campus?
How do you behave in accordance with Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators?
4.2 GOAL SETTING
The teacher reflects on his/her practice.
How do you modify and meet short- and long- term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback?
How do you incorporate contemporary research into your approaches to teaching?
How do you use data for student learning?
4.3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The teacher enhances the professional community.
How do you lead colleagues collaboratively in and beyond the school to identify professional development needs?
How do you seek resources and collaboratively foster faculty knowledge and skills?
How do you support the development and fulfillment of school and district improvement plans through professional learning communities, grade- or subject-level team leaderships, committee leadership, or other opportunities beyond the campus?
4.4 SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The teacher demonstrates leadership with students, colleagues, and community members in the school, district and community through effective communication and outreach.
How do you communicate with parents or guardians on an on-going basis regarding students' academic and social/emotional growth?
How do you initiate collaborative efforts that enhance student learning and growth?
How do you lead students, colleagues, familes and community members toward reaching the mission, vision, and goals of the school?
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