TEA

Tahoma Education Association

Rules and Regulations of TEA

PRINCIPLE I. CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROFESSION

PRINCIPLE II.  COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC

PRINCIPLE III.  COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

PRINCIPLE IV: COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

PRINCIPLE I. CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROFESSION

 

The educator measures his/her success by the progress of each student

toward realization of his/her potential as a worthy and effective citizen.

The educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the

acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful

formulation of worthy goals.  In fulfilling his/her obligation to the student,

the educator:

 

A.       Shall not, without just cause, restrain the student from independent action in his/her pursuit of learning, and shall not without just cause deny the student access to varying points of view.

B.     Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter for which he/she bears responsibility.

C.     Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety.

D.      Shall conduct professional business in such that he/she does not expose the student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

E.      Shall not on the grounds of race, color, creed or national origin, exclude any student from participation in or deny him/her benefits under any program, nor grant any discriminatory consideration or advantage.

F.      Shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage.

 

G.     Shall keep in confidence, information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

 

H.     Shall not tutor for remuneration, students assigned to his/her classes, unless no other qualified teacher is reasonably available.

 

 

PRINCIPLE II.  COMMITMENT TO THE PUBLIC

 

The educator believes that patriotism in its highest form requires dedication to the principles of our democratic heritage.  He/she shares with all other citizens the responsibility for the development of sound public policy and assumes full political and citizenship responsibilities.  The educator bears particular responsibility for the development of policy relating to the extension of educational opportunities for all and for interpreting educational programs and policies to the public.  In fulfilling his/her obligation to the public, the educator:

 

A.     Shall not misrepresent an institution or organization with which he/she is affiliated, and shall take adequate precautions to distinguish between his/her personal and institutional or organizational views.

B.     Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent the facts concerning educational matters in direct or indirect public expressions.

C.     Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities.

D.     Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain or to promote political candidates or partisan political activities.

E.      Shall accept no gratuities, gifts or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment, nor offer any favor, service, or object of value to obtain special advantage.

 

PRINCIPLE III.  COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION

The educator believes that the quality of the services of the educational profession directly influences the nation and its citizens.  He/she therefore exerts every effort to raise professional standards to improve his/her service, to promote a climate in which the exercise of professional judgment is encouraged, and to achieve conditions that attract persons worthy of the trust to careers in education.  Aware of the value of united efforts, he/she contributes actively to the support, planning, and programs of professional organizations.  In fulfilling his/her obligation to the profession, the educator:

 

A.     Shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, or national origin for membership in professional organizations, nor interfere with the free participation of colleagues in the affairs of his/her association.

B.     Shall accord just and equitable treatment of all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities.

C.     Shall not use coercive means or promise special treatment in order to influence professional decisions of colleagues.

D.     Shall withhold and safeguard information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes.

  

E.      Shall not refuse to participate in a professional inquiry when requested by an appropriate professional association.

F.      Shall provide upon the request of the aggrieved party, a written statement of specific reasons for recommendations that lead to the denial of increments, significant changes in employment, or termination of employment.

G.     Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications.

H.     .  Shall not knowingly distort evaluations of colleagues.

 

PRINCIPLE IV: COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The educator regards the employment agreement as a pledge to be executed both in spirit and in fact in a manner consistent with the highest ideals of professional service.  He/she believes that sound professional and personnel relationships with governing boards are built upon personal integrity, dignity and mutual respect.  The educator discourages the practice of his/her profession by unqualified persons.  In fulfilling his/her obligation to professional employment practices, the educator:

 

A.     Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position of responsibility on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualification.

B.     Shall apply for a specific position only when it is known to be vacant, and shall refrain from underbidding or commenting adversely about other candidates.

C.     Shall not knowingly withhold information regarding a position from an applicant or misrepresent an assignment or conditions of employment.

D.     Shall give prompt notice to the employing agency of any change in availability or nature of a position.