Administrative disciplinary procedures in the regulation of teacher´s work performance: a reflexive perspective

Abstract

Educational organizations face changes that affect teacher´s work performance and consequently affect educational quality. Hence, for its effective functioning, the management of administrative procedures subject to professional and legal standards is essential, to guarantee compliance with the duties and responsibilities of teaching staff; otherwise, use administrative procedures as corrective measures that regulate the performance of teaching work. In this scenario, disciplinary administrative procedures represent the set of processes and standards established by the legal framework to regulate the teacher's conduct, apply sanctions according to the type of offenses, ensure compliance with their duties, allowing inappropriate behavior to be corrected or prevented. ensuring an adequate work environment for the common good in educational institutions. That is why the purpose of this essay is to carry out an analysis of disciplinary administrative procedures in the regulation of teachers' work performance highlighting administrative procedures as fundamental processes since a fair and well-applied disciplinary system not only contributes to maintaining order and professional ethics but also fosters a work environment conducive to the continuous improvement of the teacher. It should be noted that the actions or behaviors observed in teachers represent work performance, therefore, they are linked to skills and knowledge, in the fulfillment of the functions that ethics, morality and legal regulations establish.