Reporting Misconduct 18 0 obj While the Code identifies the ethical responsibilities and commitments that a teacher accepts upon certification, the actual contours of the professional educator discipline system are established in the Professional Educator Discipline Act (Act) (24 P.S. If a teacher is being investigated by the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations (SCI), the DOE is required to notify the teacher. The Act mandates that the PSPC revoke the certificate of any teacher convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime listed in section 111(e)(1)-(3) of the Public School Code of 1949. 59 0 obj The primary purpose of a prohibition order is to: Where an individual is prohibited, their details will appear on the prohibited list. 73 0 obj endobj Teacher misconduct: information for teachers - GOV.UK << /Contents 202 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 15 0 R /Resources 203 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> << /Contents 188 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 14 0 R /Resources 189 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> The system will be operated by the Teaching endobj hearing witnesses. Intentional, knowing or reckless conduct causing bodily injury to another or intentional, knowing or reckless conduct which, by physical menace, puts another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. anyone considering whether to refer a serious misconduct case. << /A 18 0 R /C [ 0.0 0.0 1.0 ] /Count -9 /First 19 0 R /Last 20 0 R /Next 21 0 R /Parent 4 0 R /Title (Front) >> endobj We investigate cases of serious teacher misconduct and decide whether to refer a case to a professional conduct panel. << /Contents 234 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 16 0 R /Resources 235 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> Applications to Set Aside A Prohibition Order Following A Review Period Web1. PDF, 269 KB, 46 pages. 43 0 obj << /Contents 127 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 10 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 120 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 121 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 122 0 R /TT1 123 0 R /TT2 126 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> For cases received prior to 19 May 2020, the procedures dated April 2018 will be followed. Teacher Misconduct If the arbitrator finds the DOE does not have probable cause, the paraprofessional remains on or is returned to payroll. WebUniversity of Pretoria etd Mothemane, K D (2004) 10. Teacher misconduct: disciplinary procedures - GOV.UK Previous procedures added to page for reference. A senior TRA official will decide on behalf of the Secretary of State whether a prohibition order is appropriate. Published. 77 0 obj In addition, under section 527 of the Public School Code of 1949, a conviction for any of these offenses while employed mandates dismissal from public employment. 68 0 obj We use some essential cookies to make this website work. This document has been updated on 11 July 2014. Disciplinary The PSPC cannot consider the underlying facts that led to the conviction. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMITTEE OF << /A 258 0 R /Count 0 /Next 20 0 R /Parent 7 0 R /Prev 259 0 R /Title (Summary) >> You have rejected additional cookies. Section 1122 of the Public School Code of 1949 sets forth the grounds for dismissal, including immorality, incompetency, intemperance, unsatisfactory teaching performance, cruelty, persistent negligence in the performance of duties, willful neglect of duties, persistent and willful violation of school laws, physical or mental disability and conviction or plea to a felony. 65 0 obj endobj Involving your members in legislation and political action, Using the Chapter Leader Update to expand your chapter newsletter, Inviting guest speakers to chapter meetings, Administrative Education Officers and Analysts, Directors of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, Education Officers and Education Analysts, Birch Family Services Chapter Representatives, Informal (legally-exempt) Provider Rights, Resources for School Security Supervisors, Workers Comp Forms for School Security Supervisors, Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences, Dromm Scholarship in Memory of Patricia Filomena, Foreign 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This collection contains information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with cases of serious misconduct. endobj << /Contents 154 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 12 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 120 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 121 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 122 0 R /TT1 123 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> Web2020 (the May 2020 Procedures). You are paid while you are reassigned except if you were found guilty or pled guilty to any felony. employers. 55 0 obj << /Contents 172 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 13 0 R /Resources 173 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> Web1.3. 69 0 obj Notice of Charges can be filed against a teacher on the sole basis that the teacher has been convicted of certain crimes. << /Contents 158 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 13 0 R /Resources 159 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> A small number of places are available for members of the press and public to attend professional conduct panel hearings. endobj This document was updated on 6 February 2015. endobj << /Count 10 /Kids [ 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R ] /Parent 6 0 R /Type /Pages >> The system is operated by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), an executive agency of the Department for Education, on behalf of the Secretary of State. In some cases, teachers who are awaiting disciplinary charges are removed from their schools. << /Contents 236 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 16 0 R /Resources 237 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> << /Contents 134 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 10 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 120 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 121 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 122 0 R /TT1 123 0 R /TT2 126 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> endobj 70 0 obj Disciplinary or remedial action, which may include dismissal, is taken against a teacher where an investigation finds they have engaged in misconduct. 2 0 obj 47 0 obj This document sets out the procedures for the regulatory system, relating to teacher misconduct, in operation from 1 April 2012. Must be a full-time certified classroom teacher in the public elementary schools with not less than five (5) years of classroom experience. You have accepted additional cookies. It aims to inform teachers, hearing witnesses and employers (or employment or supply agencies) of what will happen at each stage of the investigation, hearing and decision-making processes. Guidance on the teacher misconduct regulatory system and disciplinary procedures. WebThe Disciplinary Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body that considers teacher misconduct. Teacher The regulatory system applies to anyone undertaking teaching work in any school. (24 P.S. 2. version of this document in a more accessible format, please email, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Teaching standards, misconduct and practice, Teacher misconduct: Disciplinary procedures for the teaching profession May 2020, Teacher misconduct: Disciplinary procedures for the teaching profession April 2018, Teacher misconduct: the prohibition of teachers, Teacher misconduct: information for teachers, Teacher misconduct: regulating the teaching profession, Teacher misconduct hearings: information for observers. Teacher misconduct: disciplinary procedures; Teacher misconduct: information for teachers; Teacher misconduct: attend a professional conduct panel hearing or meeting; Teacher misconduct: referral form << /Contents 144 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 11 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 120 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 121 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 122 0 R /TT1 123 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >> 111 0 obj 1231). Teachers can be reassigned to a DOE administrative office, given an administrative assignment within their school or in rare cases (i.e. For cases received prior to 19 May 2020, the procedures dated April 2018 will be followed. 16 0 obj Webprocedure. Teacher misconduct: information for teachers WebIf the educator charged with a breach of the code fails to attend the disciplinary hearing, and the disciplinary panel decides to proceed with the matter in the absence of the educator, it must enter a plea of not guilty and hear evidence regarding the charge. Under the Act, if one of Pennsylvania's sister states or jurisdictions impose discipline against a Pennsylvania certificate holder within their jurisdiction, the PSPC may impose comparable discipline if the misconduct would be actionable under Pennsylvania's Act. 62 0 obj endobj Crimes that the PSPC previously has concluded meet the definition of moral turpitude include, but are not limited to: Aggravated Assault, Aggravated indecent Assault, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Attempted Aggravated Indecent Assault, Bank Robbery; Burglary, Child Abuse, Child Pornography, Complicity to Commit Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs, Corruption of Minors, Cruelty and Neglect of Children (NJ), Defrauding Public Welfare; Delivery of Controlled Substances, Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Disseminating Explicit Sexual Materials to a Minor, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Falsely Altering Military Records, Falsifying Business Records; Felonious Assault (Ohio), Forcible Sodomy, Forgery, Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards, Grand Larceny, Gross Sexual Imposition (Ohio), Homicide by Vehicle, Indecent Assault Indecent Exposure, Insurance Fraud; Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Lewd and Lascivious Assault on Child, Lewdness (Honduras), Mail Fraud, Making False Statements to Federal Agency, Money Laundering of Drug Trafficking Proceeds, Murder, Obscene and Other Sexual Materials and Performances, Obstruction of Justice, Patronizing Prostitution, Pharmacy Act Violation, Possession of Child Pornography, Possession (Felony) of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Rape, Receiving Child Pornography, Receiving Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, Sexual Abuse by a Custodian (W. VA.), Sexual Abuse of Children, Sexual Battery (Ohio), Sexual Exploitation of Minor (Federal), Statutory Rape, Statutory Sexual Assault, Theft by Deception, Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Funds; Theft by Unlawful Taking; Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods; Unlawful Contact or Communication with Minor, Unlawful Restraint, and Wire Fraud. Match case Limit results 1 per page. 17 0 obj It is open to the teacher/principal to appeal against the proposed disciplinary action. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMITTEE OF endobj << /Contents 153 0 R /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Parent 12 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS0 120 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS0 121 0 R >> /Font << /TT0 122 0 R /TT1 123 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Rotate 0 /Type /Page >>