TEACHER BEHAVIOR By: Jami, Jamie and Erika

LET’S PLAY A GAME!

SKIT DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1.What were some of the words or actions that were in the skits that appeared unprofessional? 2.Why do you think that the words and actions you portrayed within the skits were unprofessional?

HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY INTERACT WITH PRINCIPALS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS

WHEN DO YOU SAY “YES” OR “NO” TO A PRINCIPAL?

HOW DO YOU SAY “NO” IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER?

THINK OF AN OPEN DOOR!

HOW DO PROFESSIONALLY ASK THE PRINCIPAL FOR SOMETHING?

HOW DO YOU BEHAVE PROFESSIONALLY AROUND PARENTS?

ERIKA’S TOP TEN TIPS FOR PARENT CONFERENCES 1.Plan ahead 2.Greet parents before they arrive to your classroom 3.Avoid physical barriers 4.Be specific with your comments 5.Ask for parents’ opinions 6.Use body language 7.Listen to what parents say 8.Focus on strengths 9.Stress collaboration 10.Don’t judge

HOW DO YOU BEHAVE PROFESSIONALLY AROUND STUDENTS?

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SAFETY PAMPHLET…

SKIT REDO!

WHY DRESS PROFESSIONALLY? Maintain respect Establish credibility Establish yourself as an authority figure Stipulations to dress "professionally" or "appropriately" are subjective and leave wide gaps for interpretation.

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR FEMALES Skirts shorter than 4 fingers above the knee Provocative and revealing attire (exposed midriff, cleavage, bare backs, spaghetti straps, tank-tops) Vulgarities, obscenities, or offensive prints on shirts Translucent or body-hugging outfits Skin-fit bottoms Torn jeans Shorts Face-coverings that prevent ready-identification of the wearer

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR WOMEN CONTINUED Unacceptable Hair/ Accessories Unnatural hair color Unkempt hair Body piercings Multiple ear studs Excessive perfume Exposed tattoos Unacceptable Footwear Footwear without heel straps

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR MALES Vulgarities, obscenities, or offensive prints on shirts Translucent or body-hugging outfits Torn jeans Shorts Face-coverings that prevent ready-identification of the wearer Sleeveless T-shirts Un-tucked shirts

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR MALES CONTINUED Unacceptable Hair/ Accessories Unnatural hair color Unkempt hair Body piercings Hair covering ears, eyebrows, or shirt collars Excessive cologne Exposed tattoos Unacceptable Footwear Footwear without heel straps

SOCIAL MEDIA Includes: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Gateway into our personal lives: Free speech protection under the First Amendment?? U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that employers can fire employees if their speech harmed the workplace's mission and function

SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROFESSIONALISM Possible employers: Looking for glimpse into behavior, personality outside of interview, professionalism Administrators, other teachers, parents, and students Need to protect credibility inside classroom, outside classroom

SOCIAL MEDIA AND STUDENTS “It’s not the method of communication that needs to be prohibited but the nature and content of that communication” Can you use social media to communicate with students?

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING PROFESSIONALISM Search yourself Check privacy settings for all accounts Alter your search names Middle name, instead of last name Be aware of message you are portraying Don’t post inappropriate pictures would you show it to your mom? Consider content you are displaying When in doubt don’t post

15 MINUTE BREAK!