Section 92-27-005 - Standards of Competent Professional Performance for Holders of Public School CertificatesThe following standards apply only to holders of public school certificates.
005.01 General The standards listed in this section are held to be generally accepted minimal standards for public school certificate holders in Nebraska with respect to competent performance and are therefore declared to be the criteria of competency adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 79-866 R.R.S.
005.02 Administrative and Supervisory Requirements for Holders of Public School Certificates Educators must possess the abilities and skills necessary to accomplish the designated task. Therefore,
005.02A Each educator shall: 005.02A1 Keep records for which he or she is responsible in accordance with law and policies of the school system;005.02A2 Supervise others in accordance with law and policies of the school system;005.02A3 Recognize the role and function of community agencies and groups as they relate to the school and to his or her position, including but not limited to health and social services, employment services, community teaching resources, cultural opportunities, educational advisory committees, and parent organizations.005.02B Each teacher and special services provider shall:005.02B1 Utilize available instructional materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the designated task;005.02B2 Adhere to and enforce written and dated administrative policy of the school which has been communicated to the teacher or special services provider;005.02B3 Use channels of communication when interacting with administrators, community agencies, and groups, in accordance with school policy.005.02C Each administrator shall: 005.02C1 Use available instructional personnel, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the designated task;005.02C2 Adhere to and enforce school law, state board regulation, and written and dated school board policy which has been communicated to the administrator;005.02C3 Use channels of communication when interacting with teachers, community agencies and groups in accordance with school policy.005.03 Analysis of Individual Needs and Individual Potential for Holders of Public School Certificates The educator shall utilize or promote the utilization of diagnostic techniques to analyze the needs and the potential of individuals. These may include but need not necessarily be limited to:
005.03A Personal observation;005.03B Analysis of individual performance and achievement;005.03C Specific performance testing.005.04 Instructional Procedures for Holders of Public School Certificates Each educator shall seek accomplishment of the designated task through selection and utilization of appropriate instructional procedures. Therefore,
005.04A Each educator shall:005.04A1 Create an atmosphere which fosters interest and enthusiasm for learning and teaching;005.04A2 Use procedures appropriate to accomplish the designated task;005.04A3 Encourage expressions of ideas, opinions and feelings.005.04B Each teacher shall: 005.04B1 Create interest through the use of materials and techniques appropriate to the varying abilities and background of students;005.04B2 Consider individual student interests and abilities when planning and implementing instruction.005.04C Each administrator shall:005.04C1 Support the creation of interest by providing the materials, equipment and encouragement necessary for the teacher to accomplish the designated task;005.04C2 Make reasonable assignment of tasks and duties in light of individual abilities and specialties and available personnel resources.005.05 Communication Skills for Holders of Public School Certificates In communicating with students and other educators, each educator, within the limits prescribed by his or her assignment and role, shall:
005.05A Utilize information and materials that are relevant to the designated task;005.05B Use language and terminology which are relevant to the designated task;005.05C Use language which reflects an understanding of the ability of the individual or group;005.05D Assure that the designated task is understood;005.05E Use feedback techniques which are relevant to the designated task;005.05F Consider the entire context of the statements of others when making judgments about what others have said;005.05G Encourage each individual to state his ideas clearly.005.06 Management techniques for Holders of Public School Certificates The educator shall:
005.06A Resolve discipline problems in accordance with law, school board policy, and administrative regulations and policies;005.06B Maintain consistency in the application of policy and practice;005.06C Use management techniques which are appropriate to the particular setting such as group work, seat work, lecture, discussion, individual projects and others;005.06D Develop and maintain positive standards of conduct.005.07 Competence in Specialization for Holders of Public School Certificates Each educator shall:
005.07A Possess knowledge, within his or her area of specialization, consistent with his or her record of professional preparation;005.07B Be aware of current developments in his or her field;005.07C Possess knowledge of resources which may be utilized in improving instruction in his or her area of specialization.005.08 Evaluation of Learning and Goal Achievement for Holders of Public School Certificates An educator shall accept responsibility commensurate with delegated authority to evaluate learning and goals achievement, and each educator shall:
005.08A Utilize several types of evaluation techniques;005.08B Provide frequent and prompt feedback concerning the success of learning and goal achievement efforts;005.08C Analyze and interpret effectively the results of evaluation for judging instruction, the achievement of stated goals, or the need for further diagnosis;005.08D Utilize the results of evaluation for planning, counseling and program modification;005.08E Explain methods and procedures of evaluation to those concerned.005.09 Human and Interpersonal Relationships for Holders of Public School Certificates Educators shall possess effective human and interpersonal relations skills and therefore:
005.09A Shall allow others who hold and express differing opinions or ideas to freely express such ideas;005.09B Shall not knowingly misinterpret the statement of others;005.09C Shall not show disrespect for or lack of acceptance of others;005.09D Shall provide leadership and direction for others by appropriate example;005.09E Shall offer constructive criticism when necessary;005.09F Shall comply with reasonable requests and orders given by and with proper authority;005.09G Shall not assign unreasonable tasks;005.09H Shall demonstrate self-confidence and self-sufficiency in exercising authority.005.10 Personal Requirements for Holders of Public School Certificates In assessing the mental or physical health of educators, no decision adverse to the educator shall be made except on the advice or testimony of personnel competent to make such judgment by reason or training, licensure and experience. However, certain behaviors are held to be probable cause to examine, and each educator within the scope of delegated authority shall:
005.10A Be able to engage in physical activity appropriate to the designated task except for temporary disability;005.10B Be able to communicate so effectively as to accomplish the designated task;005.10C Appropriately control his or her emotions;005.10D Possess and demonstrate sufficient intellectual ability to perform designated tasks.92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 27, § 005