v Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, of RA No. 7836, otherwise known as the Philippines Teachers Professional Act of 1994 and paragraph (a), section 6, PD No. 223, as amended, the board of Professional Teachers hereby adopts and promulgates the following Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers. Article V The Teacher And The Teaching Community Section 1. Teachers shall at all times, be imbued with the spirit of professional loyalty, mutual confidence, and faith in one another, self-sacrifice for the common good, and full cooperation with colleagues. When the best interest of the learners, the schools, or the profession is at stake in any controversy, teachers shall support one another. Section 4. A teacher shall hold inviolate all confidential information concerning associates and the school, and shall not divulge to anyone documents which have not been officially released, or remove records from files without official permission. Section 5. It shall be the responsibility for every teacher to seek correctives for what may appear to be unprofessional and unethical conduct of any associate. This maybe done only if there is incontrovertible evidence for such conduct. Section 6. A teacher may submit to the proper authorities any justifiable criticism against an associate preferably in writing, without violating any right of the individual concerned. Article IX The Teacher and Parents Section 1. A teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect. Section 2. A teacher shall inform parents, through proper authorities, of the progress or deficiencies of learners under him, exercising utmost candor and tact in pointing out learners and deficiencies and in seeking parent and cooperation for the proper guidance and improvement of learners. Section 3. A teacher shall hear parents complaints with sympathy and understanding & shall discourage unfair criticism. Article X The Teacher and Business Section 1. A Teacher has a right to engage, directly or indirectly, in legitimate income generation, provided that it does not relate to or adversely affect his work. Section 2. A Teacher shall maintain a good reputation with respect to financial matters such as in the settlement of his debts, loans and other financial affairs. Section 3. No Teacher shall act directly or indirectly, as agent of any commercial venture which furnishes textbooks and other school commodities in the purchase or disposal of which he can exercise official influence, except only when his assignments is inherently related to such purchase and disposal, provided that such shall be in accordance with existing regulations. Article XI The Teacher as a Person Section 1. A teacher shall live with dignity in all places at all times. Section 2. A teacher shall place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline as the principle of personal behavior in all relationships with others and in all situations. A. Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues 1. Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. 2. Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies. 3. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications. 4. Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records. 5. Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents. B. Complies with rules, regulations, and policies of governing agencies and supervisory personnel 1. Complies with state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies. 2. Adheres to school and local school system procedures and rules. 3. Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled. 4. Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline. 5. Demonstrates timeless and attendance for assigned responsibilities. 6. Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher. 7. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly. 8. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy. 9. Complies with conditions as state in contract. C. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching 1. Models correct use of language, oral and written. 2. Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content. 3. Implements designated curriculum. 4. Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy. 5. Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students. 6. Participates in professional development opportunities and applies to concepts to classroom and school activities. D. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order 1. Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities. 2. Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings. 3. Demonstrates appropriate personal contact while in performance of school duties. E. Assumes a role in meeting the school’s student achievement goals, including academic gains of students assigned to the teacher. F. Observations of the teacher by the principal and assistant principals, in addition to those recorded on the GTOI during the instructions, at other times as appropriate. Percent Working Time 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 80% Under close supervision of Head Teacher/Principal Prepares effective daily lesson plan. Prepares visual aids and other devices for instruction. Keeps/checks/records the attendance of the students. Sees to it that the pupils in his/her activity section are provided with the necessary textbooks when available. Conduct studies and researches in special phases of instructions to improve methods of instructions. Prepares and submits the necessary forms and reports for his/her advisory section. Keeps the anecdotal records of his/her pupils up-to-date Keeps parents inform on student’s progress Conducts the guidance services of his/her advisory section Attends and participates in-service education training. Conducts classroom instruction. Percent Working Time 5% 10% 10% 5% 10% 10% 5% Duties Enrolls pupils in the Elementary School Teaches full time in the Elementary Grades Leads in the construction of differentiated and multi-level materials for use in the teaching of pupils Provides lessons and/or activities appropriate for the grade level of the learners for the development of the Elementary Education skills. Institute measures and adopts strategies for the application and internalization of skills and attitudes intended for the grade level. Prepares up to date and relevant lesson plans. Utilizes necessary support teaching aids and materials 5% Leads in the implementation of curricular/co-curricular projects and activities of the children. 10% Conducts in-service activities as resource person or consultant or grade chairman. 5% 5% Conducts research in school relative to child development curriculum experience evaluation, grouping of pupils and remedial reading. Helps in updating pupils and school records and prepares required reports.
