Roles, Duties &
Resposibilities of
a Teacher
The roles of a teacher
are the various
responsibilities and
activities in which
teachers engage.
Teacher as Caregiver
A teacher
provides physical,
emotional, and
intellectual
support for
students in
various
capacities.
Teacher as Caregiver
For examples, Mrs.
Johnson had a student
she suspected was
being bullied. She
stepped into her role
as caregiver and cared
for the child
emotionally while also
handling the situation
professionally with
other staff and
administrators.
Teacher as Caregiver
As a teacher,
you cannot
effectively
educate your
students if you do
not also care for
them in various
ways.
Teacher as Character Builder
Teachers teach
students to
respect people.
It is only respect
which returns
you respect.
.
Teacher as Character Builder
Teachers teach
students
obedience, care,
forgiveness,
truthfulness,
mannerism
etiquettes to lead
the life of purity
and sincerity.
Teacher as Character Builder
Teachers cater
development of
soul, mind and the
body.
Teachers aim at
balanced growth
of the total
personality of a
student.
Teacher as Colleague
“Good teachers
learn from each
other.”
For the school to
function smoothly,
all teachers
should work in
harmony.
Teacher as Colleague
Teachers help the
other teachers
(particularly
beginners).
Find a way to
connect with peers
Be a good listener,
loving conscientious
teacher.
Teacher as Community Leader
Schools are often
the central hubs of
communities. It is in
school where
children make
friends, community
events are held, and
adults meet and
collaborate with one
another.
Teacher as Community Leader
A teacher steps into
this role when
he/she volunteers at
dances, organizes
fundraising, an
interacts with
parents and other
members of the
community outside
of the school.
Teacher as Counsellor
If a student has a
problem he/she
approaches the
teacher or the
teacher senses the
problem then the
teacher establishes
rapport with the
student.
Teacher as Counsellor
A teacher
makes his
student come out
with the problem
and help him to
move forward in
solving the
problem.
Teacher as Counselor
The teacher
should be keen
observer,
sensitive,
empathetic,
loving and
friendly (to win
the confidence of
the student).
Teacher as Evaluator
Teachers assess
the performance
and learning of
students and
make necessary
adjustments in
order to meet
students’ concern.
Teacher as Evaluator
The changes in
curriculum are dependent
on the result of the
observation that they're
doing. This is the purpose
of grading system, and it’s
not to put down
individuals’ learning, but
to gauge, if specific
teaching methods are
effective or not.
Teacher as Evaluator
They don’t only
teach to produce
good people, but
they supervise
and watch their
students for them
to become what
they ought to be.
Teacher as Educator
A teacher is the
person in the
room who has
the skills, tools,
and information
necessary to
educate young
people.
Teacher as Educator
Teachers are
responsible for
teaching the
school's curriculum
through engaging
lessons and
activities.
Teacher as Educator
The teacher as
educator must
take into account
student learning
styles, abilities,
and personalities.
Teacher as Educator
To be an
effective educator,
he/she must
create lessons
that are
accessible to
every student in
her classroom.
Teacher as Facilitator
In student centered
methods- teacher
guides students
during project work,
experimentation,
library work, home
assignments, etc.
For the school to
function smoothly, all
teachers should
work in harmony.
Teacher as Facilitator
The teacher
provides
resources,
monitors
progress, and
encourages
students for
problem solving.
Teacher as Learner
Teachers learn
something new from
their students during
classroom
discussions, and it’s
something which is
precious to them that
cannot be read in
textbooks nor written
in their lesson memos.
Teacher as Learner
They are gaining
experiences that
will make them
more equip as they
face their students,
and facilitate the
learning process of
their students.
Teacher as Learner
They model
continual
improvement,
demonstrate
lifelong learning,
and use what they
learn to help all
students achieve.
Teacher as Mentor
Serving as a
mentor for novice
teachers is a
common role for
teachers.
Teacher as Mentor
Mentors serve as
role models;
acclimate new
teachers to a new
school; and advise
new teachers about
instruction,
curriculum,
procedure, practices,
and politics.
Teacher as Mentor
Aside from
parents, teacher
are the hones
that develop and
prepare students
to make dreams,
and fulfill them.
Teacher as Mentor
Those senior
teachers also
mentor other new
teachers in being
equipped with
knowledge and
skills before
teaching students.
Teacher as Resource Provider
Teachers help their
colleagues by
sharing instructional
resources. These
might include Web
sites, instructional
materials, readings,
or other resources to
use with students.
Teacher as Resource Provider
They might also
share such
professional
resources as
articles, books,
lesson or unit
plans, and
assessment tools.
Teacher as Second Parent
While parents are
away especially to
kids who are still
young and
innocent, teachers
are filling the role
and time while kids
are at school.
Teacher as Second Parent
It is true that they can
never replace the
parents of their
students, but they can
perform a critical in role
in developing good
habits, correcting
behaviors, and to
become good citizens
of their nations.
Teacher as Second Parent
Moreover, as
parents they treat
their students with
much love, and
kindness by being
patient to them at
all times.
The role of a teacher in
society is both significant and
valuable. It has far-reaching
influence on the society he lives
in, and no other personality can
have an influence more profound
than that of a teacher.
- Shiben Raina (2007)
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
1. Teaches or more
grades/levels using
appropriate and innovative
teaching strategies
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
2. Facilitates learning in the
elementary/secondary schools
through functional lesson
plans (for new teachers up to
3 years) Daily Log (for
teachers teaching 4 years and
above) of activities and
appropriate, adequate and
updated instructional materials
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
3. Monitors and evaluates
pupils/students’ progress
4. Undertakes activities to
improve performance
indicators
5. Maintains updated
pupils/students’ progress
regularly
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
6. Supervises curricular and cocurricular projects and
activities
7. Maintains updated
pupil/student school records
8. Counsels and guides
pupils/students
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
9. Supports activities of
governmental and nongovernmental organizations
10.Conducts Action Plan
11.Maintains Daily Routine
(classroom cleanliness,
classroom management,
overall physical classroom
atmosphere
Duties & Responsibilities of a
Teacher
12.Maintains harmonious
relationship with fellow
teachers and other school
personnel as well as with
parents and other
stakeholders
13.Does related work
Duties &
Resposibilities of
a School Head
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
1. Supervises and directs all
school teaching and nonteaching personnel
2. Manages instructional
system
3. Sets up goals and objectives
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
4. Leads and implements
educational programs
5. Organizes and conducts
INSETs
6. Promotes and coordinates
services for the holistic
development of school
personnel and pupils
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
7. Directs, coordinates and
manages school funds
according to prioritized
needs
8. Assigns teachers where they
best fit to teach (grades,
learning areas, special
assignments, etc.)
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
9. Requests and distributes
instructional materials
10.Initiates and compiles
teachers’ professional
documents in portfolios
11.Practices equitable
distribution of teaching loads
and observes teacherlearner ratio
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
12.Inspects regularly Daily
Lesson Logs (DLL)
13.Monitors teachers upkeep of
students records
14.Provides EPA compliant
accommodation to learners
amidst shortages
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
15.Prepares/consolidates
reports
16.Rates all school personnel
performance and
recommends promotion
17.Creates committee to
assess learning outcomes
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
18.Establishes linkages with
stakeholders
19.Ensures compliance to
existing laws, policies and
orders of fund raising
projects for the school
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
20.Evaluates the school plant,
physical facilities fitness,
safety and sufficiency with
the assistance of specialists
21.Formulates intervention
programs/innovations for
learners development
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
22.Organizes special classes for
learners with special needs
23.Meets parents regularly to
confer/inform about school
accomplishments
24.Determines the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities
and threats of the school
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
25.Designs programs with
stakeholders to address
school needs
26.Recognizes
accomplishments of
stakeholder’s
27.Promotes welfare of
stakeholders’
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
28.Designs programs with
stakeholders to address
school needs
29.Recognizes
accomplishments of
stakeholder’s
30.Promotes welfare of
stakeholders’
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
31.Mediates and ensures
resolution of conflicts in
school
32.Formulates school policies
with stakeholders
33.Harnesses participation of
alumni and other
organizations (NGOs, LGUs,
PPP)
Duties & Responsibilities of a
School Head
33.Promotes school discipline
with stakeholders
34.Leads the preparation of
SIP/AIP and ensures
participation of stakeholders