Professional Rights and Responsibilities

Educators must conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing with students, administrators and, above all, their fellow professionals. Conflict and professional disagreement can and will happen in the workplace, but it doesn’t have to be negative or damaging. When members respect each other, they continue to gain respect from parents, students, administrators and the public.

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You have rights

to a safe enviroment

to voice your opinions

to fair treatment

to one year of induction with a mentor.

to a proper assignment, i.e. within your area of certification

to assign grades to students. within policies of a school districts

to a 30-minute duty-free lunch break.

As a member of a bargaining unit, teachers have rights contained in local contracts.

Your Responsibilities

Follow safety rules

Respect the opinion of others

Treat others fairly

Care for all school materials

Observe child abuse and bullying laws

Uphold requirements of the Professional Standards and Practices Act

Keep teaching certificate valid and active

Behave in a manner consistent with MTA's Code of Ethics

Professional Rights and Responsibilities (PR&R) Commission

MTA established a Professional Rights and Responsibilities Commission to provide members with several resources to foster positive, productive workplaces and local associations. The Commission is committed to promoting professional conduct, administering the MTA Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, assisting in the reduction of member conflicts, and guaranteeing Association due process rights.