S.D. Admin. R. 24:08:03:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:08:03:03 - Obligations to the profession

In fulfilling their obligations to the profession, educators shall act as follows:

(1) Accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities;

(2) Maintain confidentiality of professional information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes;

(3) Discuss professional matters concerning colleagues in a professional manner;

(4) Accept a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications;

(5) Adhere to the terms of a contract or appointment unless the contract has been altered without the consent of the affected parties, except as provided by law, legally terminated, or legally voided;

(6) Use sound professional judgment in delegating professional responsibilities to others;

(7) Not interfere with the free participation of colleagues in the affairs of their associations;

(8) Not use coercive or threatening means in order to influence professional decisions of colleagues;

(9) Not knowingly misrepresent their professional qualifications;

(10) Not knowingly distort evaluation of colleagues;

(11) Not criticize a colleague before students, except as unavoidably related to an administrative or judicial proceeding;

(12) Cooperate with authorities and the commissions regarding violations of the codes of ethics of the South Dakota Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission;

(13) Perform duties in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and laws.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:08:03:03

2 SDR 40, effective 12/9/1975; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective 7/1/1985; subdivisions (9) and (10) transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 13-43-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-43-25.