THERE’S A JOB FOR EVERYONE

MOST IMPORTANT:Protect the Instructional Process!

So…What can you do????

IN THE CLASSROOM

Supervising students

Working with special projects

Preparing Materials

WORKING WITH ONE OR JUST A FEW

Reviewing skills

Working on/completing missed assignments

Supervising center

Reading to students

SCHOOL-WIDE ASSISTANCE

Share your career or hobby

Set up a reading club

Work in the library, office (if approved by principal and secretary)

Work on yearbook, homeroom lists

Work on fund-raiser

Other duties assigned by principal

BE CREATIVE!P

resenting or assisting

Music

Art

Drama

Cultural Projects

FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT-

When in Doubt... ASK!

CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES

TAKING PHONE MESSAGES:

This is up to the discretion of the school.

Write them clearly.

Put them in a confidential place.

Tape upside down on Principal’s door.

Give to secretary.

Take messages if teacher is not on planning time – PROTECT THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME.

OFF LIMITSS

tudent files/records

Student tests

Teacher grade book

Student discipline slips/records

Special Education records/IEPs

No grading papers

OFF LIMITS continued

Confidential discussion.... remove yourself quietly

Discipline of students

Secretary's desk/computer areas

Watch discussions around students

Emergency card notebook

NO DISCUSSION OF STUDENTS

With other teachers that do not have the student in class

With other people in the community

With other school personnel/secretaries/aides

With family members

NO TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF STUDENTS

Without direction of principal

Without parental consent under the direction of principal

WHAT ABOUT TOUCHING?

Caution must be used when touching students.

In general, less is better.

The student’s cultural background may also play a factor in whether it is appropriate to touch them at all.

There are many ways to show a student you care without touching.A smile

“Thumbs up”

Specific genuine praise

Points to Ponder

How do I want to spend my time?

Should I volunteer in my own child’s classroom?

How much time do I want to give consistently?

Are there things I can do at home?

What if it doesn’t work out?