(1) The primary duty of instructional personnel is to work diligently and faithfully to help students meet or exceed annual learning goals, to meet state and local achievement requirements, and to master the skills required to graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary education and work. This duty applies to instructional personnel whether they teach or function in a support role.
(2) Members of the instructional staff of the public schools shall perform duties prescribed by rules of the district school board. The rules shall include, but are not limited to, rules relating to a teacher’s duty to help students master challenging standards and meet all state and local requirements for achievement; teaching efficiently and faithfully, using prescribed materials and methods, including technology-based instruction; recordkeeping; and fulfilling the terms of any contract, unless released from the contract by the district school board.
History.—s. 725, ch. 2002-387.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVIII - Early Learning-20 Education Code
Part III - Public Schools; Personnel (Ss. 1012.21-1012.799)
Subpart D - Educator Certificationfor Public Schools; Renewal; Duties
1012.51 - Legislative intent; declaration.
1012.53 - Duties of instructional personnel.
1012.54 - Purpose of instructional personnel certification.
1012.55 - Positions for which certificates required.
1012.56 - Educator certification requirements.
1012.562 - Public accountability and state approval of school leader preparation programs.
1012.565 - Educator certification for blind and visually impaired students.
1012.57 - Certification of adjunct educators.
1012.575 - Alternative preparation programs for certified teachers to add additional coverage.
1012.583 - Continuing education and inservice training for youth suicide awareness and prevention.
1012.585 - Process for renewal of professional certificates.