I Don't Know What I Need to Know
Sometimes association leaders forget to tell new members basic information. But if you already know where to park and what building you’re assigned to, then here are a few more things to be sure you know as you start your new job.
Know:
- Your school hours
- Your classroom and curriculum duties and responsibilities
- Additional duties and responsibilities such as bus, hall and lunch duties
- The district's and/or school's policy on:
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Homework
Dispensing medication
Referrals to special programs
E-mail and Internet usage
Grading
Fire drills and lockdowns
Field trips
- How to handle a sick day, personal leave day or an emergency for you
- Who to contact in case of a classroom or school emergency
- When faculty, team or other regular meetings are held
- Where and how to get classroom supplies
- How to communicate with parents
- How to fill out school forms
- How and when you are paid; payroll deductions
- What insurance coverage you have
- When is open house and what is the policy or procedure for it
Have:
- Required district forms such as W-2, insurance enrollment, teaching license, contract
- Grade book or other student record forms
- Calendar
- A copy of the student handbook
- Forms you will need during the first week:
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Accident reports
Absence reports
Hall passes