| Responsibilities of School District Personnel and Staff |
It shall be the responsibility of the personnel employed by the district school board to carry out their assigned duties in accordance with federal laws, rules, state statutes, state board of education rules, school board policy, superintendent's administrative directives and local school and area rules.
District administrative staff.
The district administrative staff shall be responsible for the efficient planning and administration of all supporting educational services such as maintenance, transportation, school lunch, personnel, purchasing, federal programs, payroll and other responsibilities as directed by the superintendent. The district administrative staff is also responsible for insuring that the appropriate district policies, state board of education rules, state laws, and federal laws and rules are adhered to.
District instructional staff.
The district level instructional staff shall be responsible for the cooperative development, supervision, and improvement of the district instructional program. The areas include in-service education, program evaluation, development of curriculum materials, educational specifications for school facilities, development of federal programs, accreditations, state program requirements and other responsibilities as directed by the superintendent.
Pursuant to § 231.09, Fla. Stat., the primary duty of instructional personnel is to work diligently and faithfully to help students meet or exceed annual learning goals, to meet state and local achievement requirements, and to master the skills required to graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary education and work. This duty applies to instructional personnel whether they teach or function in a support role.
Teachers.
It shall be the duty of the teacher to provide instruction, leadership, classroom management and guidance to pupils through democratic experiences that promote growth and development both as individuals and as members of society. Pursuant to § 231.09, F.S., teachers shall perform duties prescribed by school board policies relating, but not limited, to helping students master challenging standards and meet all state and local requirements for achievement; teaching efficiently and faithfully; using prescribed materials and methods, including technology-based instruction; recordkeeping; and fulfilling the terms of any contract, unless released from the contract by the school board.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: | Fla. Stat. § 230.22(2) |
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: | Fla. Stat. §§ 230.03; 230.35; 231.09 |
HISTORY: | (As P-1.01:) 6/2/76; 7/21/82; (As P-1.013:) 02/05/01 |
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