1. Sexual Misconduct: Any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or inappropriate sexual conduct with students, colleagues, or other individuals in the educational environment.
2. Physical Abuse or Violence: Causing physical harm or injury to students, colleagues, or others. Engaging in physical altercations or violent behavior within the school environment.
3. Emotional or Psychological Abuse: Engaging in behavior that causes emotional distress, psychological harm, or humiliation to students, colleagues, or others.
4. Discrimination: Discriminating against students, colleagues, or individuals based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
5. Falsification of Records or Misrepresentation: Intentionally providing false information or altering official records related to students, grades, attendance, or other educational matters.
6. Financial Misconduct: Engaging in financial irregularities, embezzlement, or misusing school funds and resources for personal gain.
7. Unlawful Conduct: Violating laws or regulations that govern the education profession or engaging in illegal activities that reflect poorly on the profession.
8. Neglect of Duty: Gross negligence in fulfilling professional responsibilities, such as failing to provide adequate supervision or care for students.
9. Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships: Establishing inappropriate personal relationships with students that blur professional boundaries and compromise the student's welfare.
10. Gross Inefficiency: Consistently demonstrating an extreme level of incompetence, inefficiency, or inadequacy in teaching and performing professional duties.
11. Misuse of Technology: Using technology for improper or illegal purposes, such as cyberbullying, sharing inappropriate content, or violating data privacy laws.
12. Breach of Confidentiality: Disclosing confidential information about students, colleagues, or the school without authorization.
13. Inappropriate Behavior: Engaging in unprofessional conduct that damages the reputation or integrity of the teaching profession.
14. Willful Violation of School Policies and Procedures: Knowingly and intentionally disregarding established school policies and procedures that directly impact student welfare or educational processes.
15. Endangering Student Safety: Actions or behaviors that put the physical or emotional safety of students at risk.
It's important to note that the definition of gross professional misconduct may vary depending on the jurisdiction, educational institution, and relevant regulations governing the teaching profession. Each case is evaluated based on its specific circumstances, and appropriate disciplinary measures are taken to ensure the safety, well-being, and integrity of the educational environment.