Standard 9: Demonstrates professionalism

STANDARD STATEMENT IX: The effective teacher continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions and actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

Performance Criteria for Standard IX: The extent to which the teacher:

• Engages in relevant opportunities to grow professionally, i.e., taking university/college or in-service coursework, actively participating in a professional organization, serving on a cadre, council, or committee or serving as a cooperating teacher, mentor or advisor.
  
  
• Reflects on practices and monitors own teaching activities and strategies, making adjustments to meet learner needs.
  
  
• Provides and accepts evaluative feedback in a professional manner.
  
  
• Conducts self ethically in professional matters.
  
  
• Models honesty, fairness and respect for individuals and for the laws of society.
  
  
• Demonstrates good work habits including reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
  
  
• Maintains current knowledge in issues and trends in education.
  
  
• Practices effective listening, conflict resolution and group-facilitation skills as a team member.
  
  
• Works collaboratively with other professionals.
  
  
• Participates actively and responsibly in school activities.