Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a)
Responsibility to Students
The Illinois educator is committed to creating, promoting and
implementing a learning environment that is accessible to each student, enables
students to achieve the highest academic potential, and maximizes their ability
to succeed in academic and employment settings as a responsible member of
society. Illinois educators:
1) Embody
the Standards for the School Support Personnel Endorsements (23 Ill. Adm. Code
23), the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (23 Ill. Adm. Code
24.130
), and Standards for Administrative Endorsements (23 Ill. Adm. Code 29), as
applicable to the educator, in the learning environment;
2) Respect the inherent dignity and worth of
each student by assuring that the learning environment is characterized by
respect and equal opportunity for each student, regardless of race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, language or
socio-economic status;
3) Maintain
a professional relationship with students at all times;
4) Provide a curriculum based on high
expectations for each student that addresses individual differences through the
design, implementation and adaptation of effective instruction; and
5) Foster in each student the development of
attributes that will enhance skills and knowledge necessary to be a
contributing member of society.
b) Responsibility to Self
Illinois educators are committed to establishing high
professional standards for their practice and striving to meet these standards
through their performance. Illinois educators:
1) Assume responsibility and accountability
for their performance and continually strive to demonstrate proficiency and
understanding of current trends in both content knowledge and professional
practice;
2) Develop and implement
personal and professional goals with attention to professional standards
through a process of self-assessment and professional development;
3) Represent their professional credentials
and qualifications accurately; and
4) Demonstrate a high level of professional
judgment.
c)
Responsibility to Colleagues and the Profession
The Illinois educator is committed to collaborating with school
and district colleagues and other professionals in the interest of student
learning. Illinois educators:
1)
Collaborate with colleagues in their respective schools and districts to meet
local and State educational standards;
2) Work together to create a respectful,
professional and supportive school climate that allows all educators to
maintain their individual professional integrity;
3) Seek out and engage in activities that
contribute to the ongoing development of the profession;
4) Promote participation in educational
decision-making processes;
5)
Encourage promising candidates to enter the education profession; and
6) Support the preparation, induction,
mentoring and professional development of educators.
d) Responsibility to Parents, Families and
Communities
The Illinois educator will collaborate, build trust and respect
confidentiality with parents, families and communities to create effective
instruction and learning environments for each student. Illinois
educators:
1) Aspire to understand and
respect the values and traditions of the diversity represented in the community
and in their learning environments;
2) Encourage and advocate for fair and equal
educational opportunities for each student;
3) Develop and maintain professional
relationships with parents, families and communities;
4) Promote collaboration and support student
learning through regular and meaningful communication with parents, families
and communities; and
5) Cooperate
with community agencies that provide resources and services to enhance the
learning environment.
e)
Responsibility to the Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois educators are committed to compliance with the School
Code [105 ILCS 5 ] and its implementing regulations, and to State and federal
laws and regulations relevant to their profession. Illinois educators:
1) Provide accurate communication to the
Illinois State Board of Education concerning all educator licensure
matters;
2) Maintain appropriate
educator licensure for employment; and
3) Comply with State and federal laws and
regulations.
