Two Truths and a Lie (Professionalism Edition)

Hallway & School-Wide Professionalism

• Greeting students by name and maintaining eye contact helps build relationships.

• If a student is misbehaving in the hallway, it’s best to ignore them unless they are being unsafe.

• You should always stand at your assigned post and be actively monitoring transitions.

Active Engagement in Specials & Events

• During a music class or assembly, it’s okay to step back and let the teacher handle everything.

• Active engagement means helping students participate and modeling behavior.

• If a student needs assistance in art or PE, you should step in and support them

Timeliness & Location

• If you’re a few minutes late to an assignment, it’s not a big deal as long as you make up for it later.

• Being where you’re supposed to be on time shows reliability and professionalism.

• 1. If you’re covering for another staff member, communicating with the team is important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Cell Phone Usage

• Students notice when adults are disengaged, so phones should be away unless needed for work

• An emergency situation is the only time you should have your phone out in front of students.

• It’s okay to check your phone quickly if you’re not actively interacting with a student

Responding to Student Behavior

• If a student is having a meltdown, giving them time and space to regulate before speaking is often the best approach.

• Raising your voice can sometimes be an effective way to regain control of a situation.

• It’s important to stay calm and use a neutral tone when redirecting a student.

Teamwork & Communication

• If you notice a pattern of behavior with a student, you should share your observations with the teacher or MTSS team.

• If a colleague is not following expectations, it’s best to let administration handle it rather than addressing it respectfully.

• Open and professional communication helps create a stronger team and better student outcomes

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2