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1 YOUR PART IN A SCHOOL TEAM. Welcome Back!

2 Welcome Welcome to Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. On the card provided write- 1) Your Name on the front of the card 2) Email address on the back of the card After we have introduced ourselves to the group: Adjective Activity- Partner Activity

3 Reflection What do you think the Teacher Assistant Role is, and what responsibilities do you think you may have? Share with your partner, then share with whole group

4 Task 1 – Remember the “Bare Essentials.” There are many responsibilities, which may include: Monitoring children on the school playground (p.5) Bus duties Monitoring the cafeteria Remember- Schedules can change frequently (p.5)

5 How do I handle this? 1) Follow Directions. 2) Ask Questions. 3) Be Flexible and Pleasant. 4) Avoid Disastrous Mistakes. 5) Have Fun! (pp. 7-8)

6 Breakout “What would you do if…?” Scenarios with group. Think, Pair, and Share

7 Task 2 - Understand the Hierarchy Understand the hierarchy Many people will ask for your help while you are doing another task (p. 9) Board of Education Elected Special Education Teacher Primary Supervisor Location Immediate Supervisor Superintendent Central Office Principal School Administrator Assistant Principal School Administrator Principals make recommendations to Human resources for hiring and contract renewal.

8 How do I handle this? Understand the organizational hierarchy Understand who your supervisor is with each responsibility you are given Be Respectful to Staff and Students (pp. 9-12)

9 Breakout Groups- Determine who the immediate supervisor is. Choices: Principal, Office Manager 3 rd,4 th, 5 th Grade teacher, or Math Lab teacher -

10 Reflection What is professionalism? Think (and write on the guided review), Pair, and Share

11 Task 3 - Professionalism Be mindful of your appearance, attitude and work habits (p. 13).

12 How do I handle this? Dress according to the school dress code. Act relaxed and confident. Be there on time and complete tasks. Ask supervisors if you can help after tasks are completed. (pp. 13-15)

13 Task 4 – Respect Others Value staff and students Be a good listener Be understanding of differing opinions and ideas Respect the positions within the organization (p. 17)

14 How do I handle this? Smile and treat both students and adults with respect in words and body language Use Dr., Mr., Ms., etc. when speaking to supervisors Find a balance with others, and don’t tell them how to do their jobs Welcome visitors and parents (pp. 17-19)

15 Breakout Please take a few minutes to imagine some words, tone of voice, body language, or interpersonal decisions that you find personally disrespectful. Compare your list with a colleague. Where are the similarities … differences? http://medschool.duke.edu/files/documents/Respect_Participant_Manual_ -_Complete.pdf

16 Breakout (Part 2) What Does Respect Look Like to YOU? Determine which behaviors are most important to you. (Think, Pair Share) A. Show flexibility when possible B. Acknowledge coworkers verbally/non verbally C. Share information D. Speak in a moderate tone of voice E. Listen without interrupting F. Be sensitive to other people’s time G. Verbally validate other perspectives H. Use appropriate/professional language I. Disagree without offending http://medschool.duke.edu/files/documents/Respect_Participant_Manual_ -_Complete.pdf

17 Task 5 – Legal Issues Know what is illegal Know the laws that apply to school employees Learn about IDEA, FAPE, Child Count and §504 Be careful not to say anything that would get the school or district into trouble (pp. 21-22) This simple outline is not meant to offer guidance in any specific circumstance. Always seek the advice of your supervisor.

18 How do I handle this? Get copies of district policies and procedures (school website) If you see an event that may lead to legal action, ask your principal if you should take notes about it Know the disabilities and programs Remember the special education teacher is the authority Do not share student information NEVER give legal advice DO NOT advocate for a student with parents Remember to ask your teacher or principal if you have questions (pp. 21 – 23)

19 Breakout? Group One: Review how to find school board policies and review. Report back to the group. Group Two: IDEA (law that we operate under) and FAPE (free appropriate public education)IDEA FAPE Group Three: Review Disabilities (Handouts) Group Four: Review 504Review 504 Child Count sample common mistakes.

20 Helpful Hints Generally, use the first week to learn the school Keep a notepad with you, as much as possible, to write down important information When you don’t know what a word means or who your supervisor is – ASK Have a time, once a week, to meet with your special education teacher and talk about how things are going and what is important (this is a good time to get feedback) (p. 25)

21 Review of the Tasks: Task 1 – Remember the “Bare Essentials.” Task 2 - Understand the Hierarchy Task 3 - Professionalism Task 4 – Respect Others Task 5 – Legal Issues

22 Going Beyond the Basics A positive relationships with your team

23 Five Truths About Attitude 1. Attitudes have the power to lift up or tear down a team. 2. An attitude spreads when exposed to others. 3. Bad attitudes spread faster than good ones. 4. Attitudes are subjective. 5. Rotten attitudes, left alone, ruin everything. http://www.constanttraining.com/downloadfiles/AttitudesWorkbook.pdf

24 Reflection “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - Abraham Lincoln Questions for Consideration- 1) How do you define attitude? 2) Who controls your attitude? 3) If we really do “choose” our attitude, why would someone choose to be negative? http://www.constanttraining.com/downloadfiles/AttitudesWorkbook.pdf

25 Task 1 – Have a positive attitude. Be friendly and greet people. Avoid showing negative actions (examples are to frown, scowl, say negative things, ect.) Remember that your attitude impacts the school (p. 29)

26 How do I handle this? Smile!!! Be polite and helpful. Observe and Praise students more than you correct their actions Look for strengths instead of weaknesses in students Take time to find humor. (Try to avoid sarcasm as not everyone can understand it.) Leave personal problems at the door. (This may be hard sometimes) When you have a bad day, be sure to tell yourself that you will have a better day tomorrow. (pp. 29 – 31)

27 Breakout We have talked about how our attitude can impact our co-workers and our workplace. (Think, Pair, and Share) 1) How do you maintain your own positive attitude? 2) What will you do when you “catch” yourself being negative? http://www.constanttraining.com/downloadfiles/AttitudesWorkbook.pdf http://www.constanttraining.com/downloadfiles/AttitudesWorkbook.pdf (p. 9)

28 Task 2 – Communication the right way. Listen carefully Speak clearly Only report facts (who, what, when, and where), don’t add what you think or make assumptions (p. 33)

29 How do I handle this? Focus on what the person is saying Listen for directions or what you may be expected to do (you may want to repeat back the directions) Ask questions if you don’t understand Don’t rush to the answer Keep eye contact, when possible, and watch body language (Note: Not all students can keep eye contact.) STICK TO FACTS – don’t say what you think or feel (who, what, when, and where… Try to use numbers when describing events and specific time periods) (pp. 33 – 37)

30 Breakout. Sample reports and communication 1) Complete the Communication Skills Inventory 2) Building Communication Skills-Review the skill you want to improve

31 Task 3 – Keep Student Information Confidential Trust, in a school, is built on confidentiality. If you say things that should not be shared, you may not be trusted, or you may even be avoided. You may hurt people’s feelings if you share too much. If you fail to keep confidential information, you may put the school system at risk for a lawsuit. If you share information that is confidential, you could lose your job. (p. 39)

32 How do I handle this? If you are unsure that you should share or repeat information, then do not talk about it. Do not discuss students, staff members, or school related problems with anyone outside of school or school employees (whether you are involved or not). If you are required to speak on a school-related matter with other employees, keep it positive. (pp. 39 – 41)

33 Breakout… Scenarios- Complete “Confidentiality Dos and Don’ts” with your group? Be prepared to share.

34 Task 4 – Disagreements Disagreements can be healthy in looking for a solution to a problem. It is important to realize that you can be right or wrong in instances. What matters most, is that you maintain professionalism in disagreements. (p. 43)

35 How do I handle this? Focus on what is best for students. Remain positive, calm, and respectful during a disagreement. Be cautious when you disagree someone in authority. Be thoughtful when disagreeing with someone at the same or lower level of authority. Follow through on your decisions and commitments you make to people. Disagreeing with a student is common. Once a disagreement has been resolved, let it go. (p. 43 – 47)

36 Task 5 –Responsibility and Expectations. Be responsible when attending meetings, workshops, and classes. Your attitude will impact how much you get out of them. (p. 49)

37 How do I handle this? Go to meetings, workshops, and classes with a positive attitude. Arrive on time with any required handbooks or materials. Be kind and courteous to others. Participate. Implement new skills or strategies that are learned. (pp. 49 – 51)

38 Review of the Tasks: Task 1 – Remember the “Bare Essentials.” Task 2 - Understand the Hierarchy Task 3 - Professionalism Task 4 – Respect Others Task 5 – Legal Issues Task 1 – Have a positive attitude. Task 2 – Communication the right way. Task 3 – Keep Student Information Confidential Task 4 – Disagreements Task 5 –Responsibility and Expectations.

39 Exit Ticket How can this session be improved? Is there any information that you would like to know more/ less about?

40 Thank you Please sign and return the notrd on your way out. You will receive a link to a quiz in a few days, you may use your notes. You will receive your notes back at the end of the day. Please do not hesitate to contact me (Kelly Denise Hill) or your Program Manager (Mary Todd-Allen) with any questions. Have a great year and thank you for all you do for the boys and girls of Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools!


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