TEACHERS' RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 180-44 WAC
WAC 180-44-005 Regulatory
Provisions Relating to RCW 28A.305.130(6) and RCW
28A.600.010.
Pursuant to authority vested in the State Board of Education under provisions of RCW 28A.305.130(6) and RCW 28A.600.010 to prescribe rules and regulations for the government of the common schools, pupils and teachers, the State Board of Education hereby adopts rules and regulations provided in WAC 180-44-007 through 180-44-060 relating to teachers. (Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-1.)
WAC 180-44-007 Application.
The rules and regulations provided for in WAC 180-44-010 through 180-44-060 shall be applicable to all teachers and other certificated personnel of grades kindergarten through twelve of the common schools. (Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-2.)
WAC 180-44-010 Responsibilities Related to Instruction.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to follow the prescribed courses of study and to enforce the rules and regulations of the school, SPS, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education, maintaining and rendering the appropriate records and reports.
(2) Teachers shall have the right, and it shall be their duty, to direct and control within reasonable limits the studies of their pupils, taking into due consideration individual differences among pupils, PROVIDED, that all pupils shall receive instruction in such prescribed courses of study as are required by law and regulations.
(3) Teachers
shall be responsible for the evaluation of each pupil's educational growth and
development and for making periodic reports to parents or guardians and to the
designated school administrator.
(4) Teachers are required to make due preparation daily for their duties, preparation to include attendance at teachers' meetings and such other professional work contributing to efficient school service as may be required by the principal, Superintendent or Board of Directors. (Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-20.)
WAC 180-44-020 Responsibilities Related to Discipline of Pupils.
(1) Teachers shall maintain good order and discipline in their classrooms at all times, and any neglect of this requirement shall constitute sufficient cause for dismissal. (Filed 6/1/77, Order 7-77; Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-21.)
WAC 180-44-040 Classroom - Physical Environment.
APPENDIX H
continued
Every teacher shall give careful attention to the maintenance of a healthful atmosphere in the classroom, reporting to the principal or his designated representative any shortcomings in lighting, heating or ventilation. (Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-22.)
WAC 180-44-050 School
Day as Related to the Teacher.
Teachers and other certificated personnel are required to be at their respective schools for the benefit of pupils and patrons at least thirty minutes before the opening of school in the morning and at least thirty minutes after the closing of school in the afternoon. This requirement may be waived by the State as part of a plan for professional development or school reform. (Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-24.)
WAC 180-44-060 Drugs
and Alcohol - Use of as cause for dismissal.
Use by any certificated person of habit-forming drugs, without pharmaceutical prescription by a duly licensed practitioner of medicine and/or dentistry licensed doctor of medicine, or any unauthorized use of alcoholic beverage on school premises, or at a school-sponsored activity off the school premises, shall constitute sufficient cause for dismissal or non-renewal of contract. (Filed 6/1/77, Order 7-77; Filed 3/29/65, eff. 4/29/65. Formerly SBE 44-4-24.)