State of Iowa Teaching Standard 8

Standard 8  Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district. The teacher:

1. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
   
   Data Source: Application For Leave (pdf) Hard Copy: Standard 8 page 1
       
       Justification: Demonstrates adherence to contractual obligations by providing required prior approval time.
2. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.
   
   Data Source: IDHS and Division of Criminal Investigation Background Check (pdf) Hard Copy: Standard 8 page 2-3
       
       Justification: Documentation of child abuse background check from the Iowa Department of Human Services and criminal history from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation demonstrates ethical conduct as defined in Iowa Code Chapter 272, Chapter 25: Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (html).
3. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
   
   Data Source: LEAP (html) Hard Copy: Standard 8 page 4
       
       Justification:  The LEAP Drum Ensembles contribute to building and district goals by providing literature and cultural connections through music instruction.  Specific building and district goals include increased reading comprehension and multi cultural studies required by Multi Cultural Gender Fair.
4. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
   
   Data Source: Autism/Special Education Music Web site (html), Autism Lesson Plan (pdf) Hard Copy: Standard 8 page 6
       
       Justification:  The web site communicates my approach of music education for students who need adaptive instruction due to various mental or physical developmental disabilities.  The lesson plan taught during week 3 of the 2006/2007 demonstrates implementation of communication, motor, social, and cognitive skills.
5. Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
   
   Data Source: LEAP (html) Hard Copy: Standard 8 page 4
       
      Justification: This was a collaborative project with LEAP staff, media staff, and administration in the district and in the building.  Community involvement also made this educational opportunity possible by donations from Danes Dairy and West Music Company.  Student learning was enhanced through public performance of curriculum studied, public representation of Mark Twain, and students’ awareness of support from the building, and community.