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Code of Ethics as School Administrators
Educational
administrators must adhere to social, mental, and professional ethics
as they reflect specific expectations and knowledge as leaders.
These attributes must be realistic and idealistic, so all educational
administrators can acquire them. Administrators must be able to
create a school with collegial trust and the authority to carry
out improvements. There is a responsibility of leadership practice
with morals, purposes, values, and beliefs; that can transform a
school organization into a community of learners. It must be recognized
that competency, and the ability to maintain standards of exemplary
professional conduct are strictly adhered to. An administrator must
be in full acceptance and valued by the community, professional
associates, faculty/staff, and students. To these ends, the administrator
subscribes to the following statements of ethical standards.
The educational
administrator must:
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Obey
local, state, and national laws and does not knowingly join
or support organizations that do not advocate directly or
indirectly, the government.
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Adhere
and follow all rules mandated by the Tennessee state Department
of Education and the Laws of the State regarding education.
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Provide
helpful assistance to principals, colleagues, and other school
leaders that will enable them to become successful in fulfilling
their goals and providing leadership to their respective school.
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Avoid
using position for personal gain through political, social,
religious, economic, or other influences.
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Accept
academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited
institutions.
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Continue
to pursue effective measures of instruction and administrative
practices.
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