PART X TEACHERS, DESIGNATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, PUPIL RECORDS AND EDUCATION NUMBERS
Duties of teacher
264 (1) It is the duty of a teacher and a temporary teacher, teach (a) to teach diligently and faithfully the classes or subjects assigned to the teacher by the principal; learning (b) to encourage the pupils in the pursuit of learning; religion and morals (c) to inculcate by precept and example respect for religion and the principles of Judaeo-Christian morality and the highest regard for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance and all other virtues; co-operation (d) to assist in developing co-operation and co-ordination of effort among the members of the staff of the school; discipline (e) to maintain, under the direction of the principal, proper order and discipline in the teacher’s classroom and while on duty in the school and on the school ground; language of instruction (f) in instruction and in all communications with the pupils in regard to discipline and the management of the school, (i) to use the English language, except where it is impractical to do so by reason of the pupil not understanding English, and except in respect of instruction in a language other than English when such other language is being taught as one of the subjects in the course of study, or (ii) to use the French language in schools or classes in which French is the language of instruction except where it is impractical to do so by reason of the pupil not understanding French, and except in respect of instruction in a language other than French when such other language is being taught as one of the subjects in the course of study; timetable (g) to conduct the teacher’s class in accordance with a timetable which shall be accessible to pupils and to the principal and supervisory officers; professional activity days (h) to participate in professional activity days as designated by the board under the regulations; absence from school (i) to notify such person as is designated by the board if the teacher is to be absent from school and the reason therefor; school property (j) to deliver the register, the school key and other school property in the teacher’s possession to the board on demand, or when the teacher’s agreement with the board has expired, or when for any reason the teacher’s employment has ceased; and textbooks (k) to use and permit to be used as a textbook in a class that he or she teaches in an elementary or a secondary school, (i) in a subject area for which textbooks are approved by the Minister, only textbooks that are approved by the Minister, and (ii) in all subject areas, only textbooks that are approved by the board; duties assigned (l) to perform all duties assigned in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 264 (1); 2003, c. 2, s. 20 (1). Sign language (1.1) Despite clause (1) (f), a teacher or temporary teacher may use American Sign Language or Quebec Sign Language in accordance with the regulations.  1993, c. 11, s. 36. (1.2) Repealed:  2001, c. 14, Sched. A, s. 7. (1.3) Repealed:  2001, c. 14, Sched. A, s. 7. Refusal to give up school property (2) A teacher who refuses, on demand or order of the board that operates the school concerned, to deliver to the board any school property in the teacher’s possession forfeits any claim that the teacher may have against the board.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 264 (2). Teachers, conferences (3) Teachers may organize themselves for the purpose of conducting professional development conferences and seminars.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 264 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 11, s. 36 - 29/07/1993 2001, c. 14, Sched. A, s. 7 - 01/07/2001 2003, c. 2, s. 20 (1)
- 03/06/2003