The purpose of the Teacher Duties and Responsibilities Instrument (TDRI) is to describe the expectations for teachers in addition to the teaching tasks outlined in the GTOL.
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
timeliness 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 the 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 instruction, at other times as appropriate
(Other duties and responsibilities prescribed by local school or system such as, but not limited to: lunchroom, homeroom, hall, playground and other advisory duties)