CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC TEACHERS

A. RESPONSIBILITY
The work of a teacher in the development and guidance of
the youth is a tremendous responsibility for which he is
accountable to God, to his country and to his community. It is a
trust of which every teacher would strive to be worthy, a teacher
who uses his position for an unworthy purpose betrays that trust.
B. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
It behooves every teacher to assume and maintain a
professional attitude to his work in dealing with his associates in
the profession. It should be his self-imposed duty to constantly
improve himself professionally.
C. CRITICISM
When necessary should he clearly reflected friendly
motivation and sincere desire to uphold the standard and dignity
of the profession. In dealing with pupils or students, the teacher
should ever strive to professionally correct, friendly and
sympathetic.
D. INTEGRITY
Since the teacher’s work is not confine merely to
development of certain fundamental skills and abilities
encompassed by the teacher of desirable character. His manner of
living should provide a worthy example for his pupils and
students to emulate. For the fellow teacher to be proud and for the
community to fell as being enriched by it.
 DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF TEACHERS

1. Teachers requires subjects/teacher load/skills as

mandated by the DepEd.
2. Enrolls pupils of school age within enrollment period
and with the proper orientation.
3. Evaluates and rates the pupil’s/student’s progress and
provides various experiences during the school year.
4. Works well with other school personnel and coordinates
with parents, barangay officials’/town officials and the
community for the total development of the pupils.
5. Keep pupils/students and school records and prepares
and submit report as required.
6. Supervises curricular and co-curricular projects and
activities for the pupils.
7. Provides guidance services to the pupils/students and
maintains a wholesome and pleasant teaching and
learning environment.
8. Participate in the socio-economic development projects
beneath the school and in the community.
9. Coordinates and cooperates with the other teachers in
school projects, programs and thrusts.
10. Grow professionally and does other related tasks.