ATLANTA TEACHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INSTRUMENT

I. Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

A. Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues

** Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents

** Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies

** Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications

** Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records

** Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents

B. Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies

** Conducts assigned classes at the time scheduled

** Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline

** Is punctual

** Provides adequate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly

** Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy

** Complies with conditions as stated in contract

C. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching

** Models correct use of language, oral and written

** Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content

** Implements designated curriculum

** Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy

** Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

D. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order

** Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities

** Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

E. Adheres to APS Attendance Policy-GARA-R

F. Adheres to APS Dress Code--GBEBA

G. Submits a portfolio

II. Duties and Responsibilities, Prescribed by Local School