5200E2 Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators

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PERSONNEL 5200E2 Page 1 of 6 Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 IDAPA 08 TITLE 02 CHAPTER 02 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY 076. CODE OF ETHICS FOR IDAHO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (IDAHO CODE §§ 33-1208 AND 33-1209). Believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, the professional educator recognizes the supreme importance of pursuing truth, striving toward excellence, nurturing democratic citizenship and safeguarding the freedom to learn and to teach while guaranteeing equal educational opportunity for all. The professional educator accepts the responsibility to practice the profession according to the highest ethical principles. The Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators symbolizes the commitment of all Idaho educators and provides principles by which to judge conduct. 01. Aspirations and Commitments. a. The professional educator aspires to stimulate the spirit of inquiry in students and to provide opportunities in the school setting that will help them acquire viable knowledge, skills and understanding that will meet their needs now and in the future. b. The professional educator provides an environment that is safe to the cognitive, physical, and psychological well-being of students and provides opportunities for each student to move toward the realization of his/her goals and potential as an effective citizen. c. The professional educator, recognizing that students need role models, will act, speak, and teach in such a manner as to exemplify nondiscriminatory behavior, and encourage respect for other cultures and beliefs. d. The professional educator is committed to the public good and will help preserve and promote the principles of democracy. He/She will provide input to the local school board to assist in the board's mission of developing and implementing sound educational policy, while promoting a climate in which the exercise of professional judgment is encouraged. e. The professional educator believes the quality of services rendered by the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens. He/she strives, therefore, to establish and maintain the highest set of professional principles of behavior, to improve educational practice, and to achieve conditions that attract highly qualified persons to the profession. f. The professional educator regards the employment agreement as a pledge to be executed in a manner consistent with the highest ideals of professional service. He/she believes that sound professional personal relationships with colleagues, governing boards, and community members are built upon integrity, dignity, and mutual respect. The professional educator encourages the practice of the profession only by qualified persons. 02. Principle I - Professional Conduct. A professional educator abides by all federal, state, and local education laws and statutes. Unethical conduct shall include the